Content removed: Historians take red pen out for written language boast.

September 23, 2022
AAP FactCheck: This content is no longer available. It has been removed from publication in line with AAP FactCheck's corrections policy, as it contained a central flaw. This action follows a complaint by the subject of the original article, Dean Wells. AAP FactCheck apologises to Mr Wells for the original publication and inadvertent republication in 2025. 

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