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Wayne E. Lee

@milhistlee

World military historian at UNC. Veteran. Archaeologist. Blacksmith. Traveler. Archer. I try to limit my posts to military history/security policy. Mostly. Current President of the Soc. for Military History. Officially here: https://waynelee.web.unc.edu/

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Well then. That seems perfectly legal and reasonable. And not the result of a bad taco bowl.

04.03.2026 19:12 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Fox News host throws ax, hits drummer
Fox News host throws ax, hits drummer YouTube video by CNN

Somehow I missed this, back when I didn't care about an idiotic Fox news commentator. But it's fun to remind the world about warrior Hegseth's mishaps with an axe.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMrV...

04.03.2026 17:29 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

BFO, but if we’re smoking dinky surface combatants two thousand miles from the strait of Hormuz, I think it’s safe to call this a general war.

04.03.2026 15:18 πŸ‘ 421 πŸ” 80 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 3
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Hogan's Heroes and Post War America An 8-episode documentary video pod about the making of the show, the actors' lives, American history, and learning to laugh at Nazis

And you can help us complete the next 6 episodes!
www.kickstarter.com/projects/lee...

04.03.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hogan's Heroes and Postwar America PLEASE visit our Kickstarter page to help us fund the completion of this series: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leemaltese/hogans-heroes-and-post-war-america A programmer from the RAND corporat...

In case you're not noticing the sub-text, this is an anti-fascism podcast! And it's a historical podcast! And it's a pod about humor and trauma!
It's also about a well-loved TV show.
www.youtube.com/@HogansHeroe...

04.03.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

In the final editing stages for Ep. 2 of Hogan's Heroes and Postwar America. In it we follow John Banner's and Leon Askin's journeys as Jewish refugees to the US (and the US Army). And we interview Holocaust historian Christopher Browning (Ordinary Men) about U.S. refugee policy. Catch up with ep.1!

04.03.2026 14:24 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Has anyone been to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum since the "Americans and the Holocaust" exhibit reopened? It closed in August for renovation, and there were concerns about trumpist revision. The image below shows original text on US refugee policy (as reported in August). Is it still the same?

03.03.2026 12:45 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are in the hands of 🀑

03.03.2026 02:11 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

When you're that far up dear leader's patoot, weird things come out of your yap.

03.03.2026 00:19 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

100% of this. We've been on the (downhill) glide path toward unsustainable exquisite platforms carrying (not enough) exquisite munitions for a long time. The Ukraine War has been punching that notion in the gut, and we *may* be started to turn the corner. But we have 🀑 in charge right now, so πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

02.03.2026 13:23 πŸ‘ 148 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
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Trump's Iran Attack Was Illegal, Former U.S. Military Officials Allege β€œThis is an introduction of U.S. forces into hostilities. It absolutely triggers the 48-hour notice requirement.”

theintercept.com/2026/03/01/t...

01.03.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This a tidy summary of the illegalities (hat tip to The Intercept)

01.03.2026 22:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Ok good people. I have 3995 followers. Let's do FIVE MORE!

01.03.2026 21:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hogan's Heroes and Postwar America PLEASE visit our Kickstarter page to help us fund the completion of this series: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leemaltese/hogans-heroes-and-post-war-america A programmer from the RAND corporat...

What if you took World War II and made it a comedy? Hogan's Heroes did just that. My friend @milhistlee.bsky.social looks at this series through some new eyes. If you're a fan of the show or military history, check it out.
www.youtube.com/@HogansHeroe...

01.03.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2

I mean, I don't KNOW that this attack was ordered as an Epstein files distraction. Really. I don't KNOW. And in times past, I'd be dubious about wag the dog theories.

But the timing sure is convenient.

01.03.2026 04:15 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I remember when trying to forgive student loans was massive overreach of Presidential power.

28.02.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 3621 πŸ” 977 πŸ’¬ 43 πŸ“Œ 15
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Hogan's Heroes and Postwar America PLEASE visit our Kickstarter page to help us fund the completion of this series: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leemaltese/hogans-heroes-and-post-war-america A programmer from the RAND corporat...

Need something funny and relevant? Historical and anti-Nazi? Check out youtube.com/@hogansheroe...

28.02.2026 18:50 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

To be fair, there's no way anyone could have known that US-led regime change in Iran might not make things better

28.02.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 51 πŸ” 19 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@markhertling.bsky.social: "There is no rational legal basis for this strike.”

28.02.2026 16:09 πŸ‘ 1529 πŸ” 357 πŸ’¬ 69 πŸ“Œ 18

You know what. I dont hate this timeline. Its not the timeline's fault. Its Trump's. And most especially his enablers and bootlickers.

Also, racism. Racism at the core.

28.02.2026 15:32 πŸ‘ 18 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

James put this more clearly than my previous chart post. But mine has more sarcasm and derision.

28.02.2026 15:30 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, I know. Ive taught it. To USAF officers. πŸ˜ƒ

28.02.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If only we taught this book among USAF officers.... OH wait we do!

But this admin fires dissenters.

28.02.2026 14:10 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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28.02.2026 13:49 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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28.02.2026 13:29 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The cabinet of clowns (and chief clown 🀑) have no idea what they're doing. But do have very sharp tools. Iranian regime (and people) will suffer. Regime may collapse. But there is no plan. Israel even said there's no plan (depends on what people do).
Also, no emergency. No war power. No coalition.

28.02.2026 12:39 πŸ‘ 22 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

First I've heard of it. You dont think they actually did any staff work?

28.02.2026 12:10 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Goebbels

Goebbels

Every accusation is a confession from the Trump regime and the MAGAts: pedophilia, dementia, incompetence, un American, Trump crime family, running the economy to the ground, cozying with our enemies around the world, censorship of free speech and of course the biggie, destroying the United States!

27.02.2026 13:46 πŸ‘ 156 πŸ” 51 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 2

ooh! that's a good point! I'm sure there are other examples out there too. But also notice that very little of that series occurs INSIDE a prison, where you would have to humanize the whole population.

26.02.2026 13:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

But he got that flame lit!

26.02.2026 13:15 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0