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

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

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...

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

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...

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.

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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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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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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A job oportunity of possible interest: museum-services-jobs.le.ac.uk/job/curator-...

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...

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...

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

📢 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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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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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...

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...

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

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...

A forthcoming event of possible interest:

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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

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.

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...

A forthcoming conference of possible interest:

Dr Zack White@zwhitehistory.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Booking now open for the @leverhulme.ac.uk funded Law, Race & Empire Conference, 1750-1850, at the University of Southampton and Online. 17th-18th July 2026. Includes a behind the scenes visit to @hartleyspecialc.bsky.social . Tickets limited. Don't miss out! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/law-race-e...

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

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-...

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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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

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.