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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
In our next online talk, at 7.00pm on 29 October, @draefox.bsky.social will be speaking on the Life and Times of Major General Guy Dawnay. Open to members and non-members alike; sign up for free at: my.demio.com/ref/ix0f7YFz...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Last chance to sign up for tonight's next online talk, at 7.00pm BST, with Philip McCarty talking about British brigadiers in the campaigns of 1940. Open to members and non-members alike; register for free at: my.demio.com/ref/73Nx52Jg...
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Gosling Press @goslingpress.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Not the Western Front Conference 2026 Following last years great conference will take place on Saturday 31st October in Wakefield West Yorkshire just off the M1. Tickets cost £29 including lunch.with 4 great speakers. www.trybooking.com/uk/FPHV
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Call for Papers - SAHR Virtual Conference, "The British Army Since 1945" Paper and panel proposals sought for an online conference taking place 20-21 February 2027 - full details in link. Please share widely. www.sahr.org.uk/docs/sahr-call-for-papers-the-british-army-since-1945-sahrs1143.pdf
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
As Part of the Chelsea History Festival, our Templer Medal Winner Dr David Grummitt will be speaking this Sunday at @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social on the topic of his medal-winning book. Tickets at chelseaheritagequarter.co.uk/chf-2026/the...
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The Wars of the Roses: War and Martial Culture in England (Guest Curator’s Festival Pick) - Chelsea Heritage Quarter
The rebellions, battles and aristocratic rivalries that took place in England between 1455 and 1487 have long been grouped together as the Wars of the Roses. Yet this was not a continuous civil war, b...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Still plenty of time to sign up for our next online talk, at 7.00pm BST on 30 September, when Philip McCarty will be talking about British brigadiers in the campaigns of 1940. Register for free at: my.demio.com/ref/73Nx52Jg...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The Autumn edition of our Journal should now be with members. If you'd like to receive content like this four times a year, as well as access to over a century's worth of back-issues, why not consider joining us? www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
In our next online talk, on 30 September, Philip McCarty will be talking about British brigadiers in the campaigns of 1940, challenging the myth that the failure of these operations led to a wholesale clear-out of the commanders involved. Register for free at: my.demio.com/ref/73Nx52Jg...
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Dr Paul Huddie @paulhuddie.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
@iaphistorians.bsky.social @smh-historians.bsky.social @societyarmy.bsky.social @fwwsoc.bsky.social Conference Tickets! Just a few in-person left, but plenty of space online. Join us on 17-18 Sept. in Dublin - In-person, €150 - Online/streaming, €25 Full details at www.ucd.ie/warstudies/e...
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'Empires and War' conference - UCD Centre for War Studies
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
After the positive response to our Echoes of War gazetteer of sites in the British Isles associated with the American War of Independence, we have expanded coverage to the rest of the world - first up, Canada: www.sahr.org.uk/docs/american-revolutionary-war-memorials-canada-sahrs1142.pdf
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Not the Western Front Society @ntwf.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
The next NTWFS Online talk will be on Tuesday 1st September, when James Halstead will talk about Airpower and Allenby’s Army. To Book a free place go to www.trybooking.com/uk/GKHO
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Last chance to sign up for tonight's online talk, with Andrew Dorman discussing the British Army in Ireland, 1699-1793 - subject of his recent book with @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social. 7.00pm BST, free to members and non-members alike. Register at: my.demio.com/ref/GfxdlDcH...
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Dr Paul Huddie @paulhuddie.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Conference Tickets! Join me, RMC's Dr Doug Delaney and UCD's Dr Ed Burke on 17-18 Sept. in Dublin for the 'Empires and War' conference. Tickets via UCD Booking centre: - In-person, €150 - Online/streaming, €25 Full details at ucd.ie/warstudies/e... #military #war #empire #history #skystorians
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Still plenty of time to sign up for next week's online talk, with Andrew Dorman discussing the British Army in Ireland, 1699-1793 - subject of his recent book with @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social. 18 August, 7.00pm BST, free to members and non-members alike. Register at: my.demio.com/ref/GfxdlDcH...
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 08/08/2026
Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers who died in World War I for Britain have been added to casualty records for the first time — the result of bureaucratic failings that historians say reflected the views of colonial administrators toward non-British troops from its empire.
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Punjabi Soldiers Who Fought for Britain in World War I Are Recognized for First Time
Nearly 10,000 Punjabi soldiers who died in World War I have been added to casualty records for the first time.
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Showcasing our most recent Fellowship awards Professor Kaushik Roy, Jadavpur University. Nominated for distinguished contributions to the history of the Indian Army in the two World Wars.
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Showcasing our most recent Fellowship awards. @historian1914.bsky.social, of @wlvuni.bsky.social and Regimental Historian for the Royal Regiment of Artillery. Nominated for his work on the British Army in the First World War.
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
A new update to our 'Echoes of War' gazetteer of sites associated with the American War of Independence adds this listing for the Channel Islands: www.sahr.org.uk/docs/america... For the full gazetteer, see: www.sahr.org.uk/echoes-of-wa...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 25/07/2026
Showcasing our most recent fellowship awards. Prof. Jennine Hurl-Eamon, of @trentuniversity.bsky.social. Nominated for her work on women, families and the British Army 1700-1880.
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
In our next online talk, Andrew Dorman will be discussing the British Army in Ireland, 1699-1793, subject of his recent book with @boydellandbrewer.bsky.social. 18 August, 7.00pm BST, free to members and non-members alike. Register at: my.demio.com/ref/GfxdlDcH...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Last chance to sign up for tonight's free online talk with Dr Paul Knight, on the British Army's preparations for war against the rebellious American colonies. All who sign up will also receive a recording, so don't worry if you can't attend live. Register at: my.demio.com/ref/RxzIBTcb...
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Historical Association @histassoc.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Join us this evening to hear Dr Nicholas Morton of @nottinghamtrentuni.bsky.social talking on Crusader Castles - registration is free: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: HA Virtual Branch | Nicholas Morton | Crusader Castles. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
During the twelfth and thirteenth centuries the crusaders constructed tens of castles across the Middle East, some merely small watchtowers, others massive strongholds or fortress cities. This talk e...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
A job oportunity of possible interest: museum-services-jobs.le.ac.uk/job/curator-...
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Curator | Museum Studies | University of Leicester
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Still plenty of time to sign up for next week's online talk with Dr Paul Knight, which looks at the British Army's preparations for war against the rebellious American colonies. Tuesday 14 July at 7.00pm BST, free to members & non-members alike. Register at: my.demio.com/ref/RxzIBTcb...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Our friends at the Jacobite Studies Trust have asked us to share this call for papers, which will no doubt be of interest to members and followers working on the long 18th century: jacobitestudiestrust.org/activities.h...
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Activities of the Jacobite Studies Trust
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Marking 250 years to the day since American Independence, we add a new section to our 'Echoes of War' gazetteer of American Revolutionary sites outside North America. The new Part Four covers Ireland: www.sahr.org.uk/docs/american-revolutionary-war-memorials-ireland-v3-february-2026-sahrs1139.pdf
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The Society for the History of War @sochistorywar.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
📢 Just two days left to submit to SHoW 2026! We welcome proposals on all aspects of the history of war and violence, including irregular warfare, military identities, gender, memory and commemoration, civil wars, cultures of violence, and experiences of war. 🗓️ Deadline: 3 July www.show.org.uk
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Society for the History of War
Welcome to the Society for the History of War, a new academic society for academics interested in the History of War.
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Marking 250 years of American Independence, our July online talk with Dr Paul Knight looks at the British Army's preparations for that conflict and the shift from peacetime to a war footing. Tuesday 14 July at 7.00pm BST, free to members & non-members alike. Register at my.demio.com/ref/RxzIBTcb...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
The latest update to our Echoes of War project, providing a gazetteer of sites associated with the American War of Independence outside of the North American continent, continues with this instalment covering sites in Wales: www.sahr.org.uk/docs/america...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
The latest issue of the Society's Journal should now be with members, covering topics stretching from the 17th century to the Second World War. If you want this sort of content four times a year, and access to over a century's worth of back-issues, why not join us? www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Last chance sign up for tonight's online talk, with Neil Hutty speaking about the East Riding Yeomanry in the Great War. Starts at 7.00pm, free to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/AuWBo2U4...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
A forthcoming event of possible interest:
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Showcasing our most recent Fellowship awards. Professor Matthew Hughes (R, receiving award from SAHR President Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne) - nominated for services to the Society as a judge on the Templer panel 2018-2025 and as Hon. Editor of the Society's Journal 2004-2008.
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Still time to sign up for our next online talk, with Neil Hutty speaking about the East Riding Yeomanry in the Great War. The talk will take place at 7.00pm on 23 June, and is free to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at my.demio.com/ref/AuWBo2U4...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
A forthcoming conference of possible interest:
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Military Welfare History Network @milwelfhist.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
We are just one week away from the 5th international Military Welfare History Network conference in wonderful Cluj-Napoca in Romania. For more see the final programme at: militarywelfarehistory.com/2026-confere... #milwelfhist #histmed #histnursing #welfare #veterans #military
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
SAHR member Simon Shephard has asked us to spread the word about the launch event for his forthcoming book, co-authored with Victoria Carr. Details at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-steps-... You can also hear them talk about their research in one of our online talks www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jl-...
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The Steps to Glory - Volume 1 - From 1660 to July 1914
Join us as the authors discuss their exciting new book The Steps To Glory and explore the long, rich history of Army Officer commissioning
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
As well as our flagship Journal, SAHR also produces a quarterly members' newsletter. For more insights into the Society's activities, take a look at the most recent editions here: www.sahr.org.uk/newsletters.... And if that tempts you to join us, details are at: www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
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Newsletters - SAHR
Download copies of The Society for Army Historical Research's regular newsletters
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Showcasing our most recent Fellowship awards. Professor Erica Charters, University of Oxford (seen here collecting her award at our recent AGM), nominated for her work on war, disease, and bodies, particularly in the British and French empires.
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
In our next online talk, Neil Hutty will be speaking about the East Riding Yeomanry in the Great War. The talk will take place at 7.00pm on 23 June, and is free to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at my.demio.com/ref/AuWBo2U4...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Adding to our 'Echoes of War' gazetteer of sites outside the USA associated with the American War of Independence, this selection covers locations in Scotland. www.sahr.org.uk/docs/america...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Showcasing our most recent Fellowship awards. Professor Edward Spiers, Emeritus Professor at @universityofleeds.bsky.social (R, receiving award from SAHR President Sir Edward Smyth-Osbourne) - nominated in recognition of a lifetime of work on military history.
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
For those of you who use that platform, you can also now follow SAHR on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/soci...
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Society for Army Historical Research | LinkedIn
Society for Army Historical Research | 6 followers on LinkedIn. Learned Society focused on the history of the British Army. Serving Soldiers, Enthusiasts and Scholars since 1921. | The Society for Arm...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
We are saddened to hear of the death of 2023 Chapple Prize winner Lt Col Richard Farrimond. Obituary at: www.telegraph.co.uk/obituaries/2...
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Brian Farrell 🇨🇦🇺🇦 @hisbpf.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
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Brian P. Farrell (@hisbpf)
Attending the Templer Medal Prize Awards reception last week, hosted by the (British) Society for Army Historical Research, at the National Army Museum in London, was a comforting reminder of how spra...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Last chance to sign up for tonight's online talk, 7pm UK time, in which SAHR Membership Secretary Giles Orpen-Smellie will be discussing his experiences as a battalion intelligence officer during the Falklands War. Free to members and non-members alike; register at: my.demio.com/ref/RKbwwoE6...
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
As well as the various awards that we have been announcing over the past week, members who attended our AGM also enjoyed an excellent lecture by Prof. John Buckley who spoke on Operation Market Garden as portrayed in the film 'A Bridge Too Far', and the chance to mingle at the subsequent reception.
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Brian Farrell 🇨🇦🇺🇦 @hisbpf.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
My thanks and appreciation to the Society for this very flattering recognition of my work, and my congratulations and good wishes to my fellow recipients.
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Following on from Wednesday's announcement of the winners, we are pleased to now share the full results for the 2025 Templer Medal and Chapple Prize: www.sahr.org.uk/event-report... Pictured, runners-up Drs Dermot Rooney and Joel Morley collect their awards at our AGM.
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Society for Army Historical Research @societyarmy.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Congratulations to the winner of the Templer Medal for 2025, David Grummitt for The Wars of the Roses (Oxford University Press). Full list of prize winners to follow.
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