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Rick Herrera @herreramilhist.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Open access @smh-historians.bsky.social link.springer.com/referencewor...
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Handbook of Military Sciences
This open access handbook on Military Sciences informs those dealing with the military on the role and contributions of science.
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
📣 CFP: 93rd Annual Meeting of the Society for Military History 📍 New Orleans, LA 📅 March 10–14, 2027 ⏰ Submission deadline: October 10, 2026 The Society for Military History invites paper proposals for its 93rd Annual Meeting, hosted at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.
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Heather M. Haley @heatherhaleyphd.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
⚓️It’s publication day!📕 Feeling deeply humbled that my research appears in Ed Marolda’s edited volume with John Hattendorf, Richard Mobley, and Norman Friedman—scholars whose work shaped my understanding of Navy history and strategy. Grateful for the chance to contribute to a field built by giants.
Book cover for COLD WAR STORM: the u.S. NAVY AT TGE FALL OF VIETNAM AND THE LOOMING SOVIET THREAT. The background features a dramatic, dark toned scene with USS Kirk (DE 1087) under heavy clouds. The overall design uses red tones to convey urgency and the geopolitical stakes.
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Department of History is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of History of Science and Technology. careers.historians.org/jobs/2260958...
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Rick Herrera @herreramilhist.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Just published and available for download @smh-historians.bsky.social ndupress.ndu.edu/Media/News/N...
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Rick Herrera @herreramilhist.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Applications being accepted now! @smh-historians.bsky.social @thejerpano.bsky.social www.mountvernon.org/library/fell...
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Research Fellowships
Submit an application for a research fellowship at the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Historians: This Vietnam War collection deserves your attention! New photographs. New footage. Another firsthand perspective on the Vietnam War.
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McNeil Center for Early American Studies @mcneilcenter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Registration open! Historic Trappe, the McNeil Center, and Ursinus College are partnering to convene a symposium, “Experiencing Independence: Eyewitness Accounts of the American Revolution.” historictrappe.org/experiencing...
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Important Notice to Members:
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The Board of Trustees of the Society for Military History has approved the following statement of protest regarding the recent closure of public access to the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC).
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Rick Herrera @herreramilhist.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
CFP: www.show.org.uk/2021civilwar... @smh-historians.bsky.social
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Call for Papers | Society for the History of War (SHoW)
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Rick Herrera @herreramilhist.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Recovering 18c boomsticks from the Savannah River. @smh-historians.bsky.social www.wcvb.com/article/sava...
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Buried deep underwater, several cannons surface from America’s past
America 250 | What began as a routine project led to an extraordinary discovery from America's past.
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Military Welfare History Network @milwelfhist.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
@smh-historians.bsky.social @sochistorywar.bsky.social @sshmedicine.bsky.social Just one more day until the 5th International Military Welfare History Network conference begins in Romania 🇷🇴 Follow us via #milwelfhist to stay up to date over the next three days.
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Joel Herman @joelherman.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Looking forward to giving this talk on Ireland and the American Revolution at the National Archives UK on the 1 July. This is part of a larger exhibition, which opens next week and runs through to November: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/exh...
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Revolution 250: America's Independence Story 1763–1783
Marking the 250th anniversary of The US Declaration of Independence, this powerful free exhibition will chart the emergence of the United States of America.
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Nate Hendley @natehendley.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
I will be giving a free Zoom talk Sun, June 28 @ 2 pm (Central) re torpedoing of Canadian hospital ship Llandovery Castle by a German sub in WW1 The National WWI Museum is hosting. My book re the LC at Amazon tinyurl.com/4z34saa3 Event info tinyurl.com/4hkaz9v3 @dundurnpress.bsky.social
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Beyond the Trenches: Atrocity on the Atlantic
On June 27, 1918 a German U-boat intentionally torpedoed a Canadian hospital ship – eventually leading to the formation of today’s International Criminal Court. Author Nate Hendley dives into the deta...
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Rick Herrera @herreramilhist.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Coming out in December. I was happy to be a small part of this great project. @smh-historians.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/books/t...
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Teaching US Military History
Cambridge Core - Twentieth Century American History - Teaching US Military History
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Rick Herrera @herreramilhist.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
Coming out in July. Many thanks to @andrewhuebner.bsky.social & #JenniferKeene for including me in this wonderful project. @smh-historians.bsky.social www.cambridge.org/core/books/c...
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The Cambridge History of War and Society in America
Cambridge Core - Military History - The Cambridge History of War and Society in America
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Don’t miss out! We’re back on Instagram. Follow us at SMH_Historians for updates, event information, and photos from the organization. 📸
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Last week the Summer Seminar Fellows explored the George C. Marshall Foundation, experienced the Virginia Military Institute Winter Parade uniforms, and participated in a staff ride of the Battle of Chancellorsville.
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SHAFR @shafrhistorians.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
CFP: War and American Democracy Our friends at the Roosevelt Institute for American Studies invite proposals exploring how war and militarism have shaped American democracy across time and space. Abstract deadline: Aug 28 Middelburg, Netherlands (Mar 18–19, 2027) For more: tinyurl.com/bdfyda6u
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CFP: War and American Democracy
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
It is great to see the 2026 Summer Seminar underway at VMI in Lexington, Virginia. Would it be a SMH Summer Seminar if it didn’t involve a stack of military history books?
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Karine Varley @karinevarley.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
I’m delighted to learn that my edited volume on the Franco-Prussian War is now available in cheaper paperback edition. www.routledge.com/The-Franco-P...
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The Franco-Prussian War: Turning-Points in European Experiences and Perceptions of Military Conflict
The Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71 has traditionally been seen as a limited conflict between French and German forces. This edited volume challenges this view and shows that it was a war of ideas, val...
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Mary Dudziak @marydudziak.bsky.social · 09/05/2026
Keep an eye out for the forthcoming volume Teaching US Military History, eds. @bethbailey.bsky.social & Andrew Preston via @universitypress.cambridge.org. Since US history is a history of ongoing war, the book is helpful for all teachers of American history. My blurb:
During our era of ongoing war, teaching U.S. military history can lead to a better understanding of American history itself, editors Beth Bailey and Andrew Preston demonstrate in this essential volume. Featuring powerful synthetic essays by leading scholars and newer voices, and thoughtful reflections on teaching methods, Teaching U.S. Military History is an outstanding resource for all who teach U.S. history.
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Early Modern Conflict, War and Violence Network @earlymodernwar.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
We're back! Building on the success of our inaugural conference last year, we are delighted to announce its return with the new theme: Beyond the Battlefield🗡️ The conference will take place at the University of Exeter on 2-3 September. Deadline for abstracts is 22 May. Please circulate widely!
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Dr. Gabriel Moss @mossmaps.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
In honor of Memorial Day, I'll be running a 10% off sale on custom maps related to #militaryhistory (broadly defined) for anyone who contacts me by the end of May. May be of particular interest for members of @smh-historians.bsky.social
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Sad to hear of the passing of Dr. Stanley Falk, a distinguished military historian whose impact extended beyond his work. His life, presence, and commitment to the field shaped both scholarship and those who knew him. He will be remembered.
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British Journal for Military History @britjnlmilhist.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
We’re back! We are pleased to say the next issue of the BJMH will be published next week, on Friday, 17 April. It has been a long wait but we have a bumper edition with 8 excellent articles and 2 research notes. As always, Open Access and free to all at journals.gold.ac.uk/bjmh/
Cover of the forthcoming issue of the BJMH showing a portrait of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough.
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Congratulations to the 2026 Summer Seminar in Military History Fellows: A.J. Boyd (Rutgers) Alex Paul (VMI) Anne Marie Martin (Catawba College) Danielle Wirsansky (Florida State) John Lewis (Texas A&M) Joseph Eanett (Air Force Academy) Kaylie McCarthy (Tulane)
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SHAFR @shafrhistorians.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Congratulations to former #SHAFR President Andrew Preston (UVA) whose book, Total Defense, won the @smh-historians.bsky.social 2026 Distinguished Book Award!! www.smh-hq.org/awards/books... cc: @harvardpress.bsky.social
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Military Welfare History Network @milwelfhist.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
@wellcometrust.bsky.social @sshmedicine.bsky.social It is with great pleasure that we present a selection of recorded papers from our recent funded conference series. Listen to them here #milwelfhist #histmed #military #welfare #benefits historyhub.ie/military-com...
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Military Communities' Medical Welfare and Care History Conference Series - History Hub
The Military Welfare History Network provides a networking and dissemination platform for scholars who are research active in military welfare history. Thanks to the generous funding of the Wellcome T...
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
As we wrap up this year’s conference, thank you to everyone who attended! If you took photos, please share them and tag us—we’d love to showcase the great moments and memories from the event. #SMH2026
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Dr. Jamie LH Goodall @lhistorienne.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Excited to hear my friends Bratten & Heft, along with their co-authors, chat about their recent publication Forging the Framework: Evolving Law, Policy, and Doctrine for the U.S. Military’s Domestic Response (Army University Press, 2025). #SMH2026
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Peter Johnston @peterajohnston.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Really enjoying this panel on AI at #SMH2026. Lots of tools to make use of, but I'm also looking forward to sharing what IWM has managed to do so far
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Peter Johnston @peterajohnston.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Yesterday I got to enjoy @meganahamilton.bsky.social's excellent paper on learning and innovation in the SWW. Today I'm listening to @milhistcurator.bsky.social , @mhptpodcast.bsky.social and @amyjay401.bsky.social on making military history accessible and connecting people with the past #SMH2026
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Dr. Travis C. Perusich @phdiggity.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
This year’s Society for Military History conference has been an absolute joy. It’s so great to be around fellow historians and growing from different perspectives! Big thanks to @craigbrucesmith.bsky.social for leading such a great panel! #SMH2026
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Peter Johnston @peterajohnston.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Another great pair of papers from @abbyswhitlock.bsky.social and @edgitre.bsky.social at #SMH2026, on Army Talks and GI Roundtables, and segregation and desegregation in the SWW respectively.
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Bethany Wasik @bethanywasik.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Hi #SMH2026 students, postdocs, early career scholars, & @cornellupress.bsky.social #MilitaryHistory book fans! I have great and unsurprising news: the display books need to find a home in your suitcase, because they will not all fit in mine. Stop by before noon tomorrow for a free book to help out.
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Make sure to come sit in on the Keynote in Arlington Ballroom Salon 4, 1st Level.
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Craig Bruce Smith @craigbrucesmith.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Really proud of my former student Brynne Long delivering a great talk on POWs on the frontier during the Revolution. (Not reading, and commanding the room!) #smh2026
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scholarschoice.bsky.social @scholarschoice.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Over at the @smh-historians.bsky.social conference, we've met @uchicagopress.bsky.social author John M. Kinder pictured below with his book, World War Zoos: Humans and Other Animals in the Deadliest Conflict of the Modern Age. #smh2026
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Craig Bruce Smith @craigbrucesmith.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
The Revolutionary War on Land and Sea (and Not Air) leading off #SMH2026, featuring @phdiggity.bsky.social @awilks.bsky.social & Chris Magra. Had fun chairing this one, especially the fiery Q&A
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Craig Bruce Smith @craigbrucesmith.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Back to back Revolution panels at #SMH2026 with @herreramilhist.bsky.social, Brynne Long, Holly Mayer, Tim Hemmis, Susannah Haury
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Bethany Wasik @bethanywasik.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Truth from @jeffcrutherford.bsky.social! And on the @cornellupress.bsky.social #SMH2026 table!
A book standing upright on an exhibit table.
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De Gruyter Brill History @dgb-history.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
It might not look like it but it’s buzzingly busy here at #SMH2026 We brought all of your favorites and books that are not even on the market yet, so stop by to browse! @smh-historians.bsky.social
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scholarschoice.bsky.social @scholarschoice.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Author @princetonupress.bsky.social Mary Dudziak is pictured below holding the 25th anniversary edition of her book, Cold War Civil Rights: Race and the Image of American Democracy at our @smh-historians.bsky.social exhibit. #smh2026
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
Day 3 of the SMH 2026 Conference is here! A full lineup of fascinating panels today, all leading up to our 5pm keynote: “When is a War not a War? Churchills ‘Iron Curtain’ speech and the Dawn of the Cold War, Eighty Years on.” Don’t miss it! #SMH2026
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Make sure to stop by Arlington Ballroom to browse for books and socialize in between panels. #SMH2026
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Let’s give a round of applause to all of the scholars who accepted their Society for Military History awards and prizes today at today’s luncheon.
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SMH Historians @smh-historians.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Day 2 of #SMH2026 is here! 🎉 Don’t miss out, we’ve got a full lineup of rich, engaging panels waiting for you. Be sure to check out the program and make the most of today! If you’re attending, share your experience using #SMH2026 or tag us in your posts. We’d love to see it!
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Bethany Wasik @bethanywasik.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Great news, #SkyStorians, @smh-historians.bsky.social, & #MilitaryHistory enthusiasts - @cornellupress.bsky.social is all set up for #SMH2026! Stop by to check out our important books, captivating covers, and super discounts. Or just for coffee and snacks, I hear there will be coffee and snacks...
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