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Registration for the 2026 SMH Annual Meeting in Arlington, VA is now open!
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Conference Registration | The Society for Military History
https://smh-hq.org/annualmeeting/info/confregistration.html
6 months ago
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It is great to see the 2026 Summer Seminar underway at VMI in Lexington, Virginia. Would it be a SMH Summer Seminar if it didnāt involve a stack of military history books?
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Karine Varley
7 days ago
Iām delighted to learn that my edited volume on the Franco-Prussian War is now available in cheaper paperback edition.
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The Franco-Prussian War: Turning-Points in European Experiences and Perceptions of Military Conflict
The Franco-Prussian War of 1870ā71 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...
https://www.routledge.com/The-Franco-Prussian-War-Turning-Points-in-European-Experiences-and-Perceptions-of-Military-Conflict/Varley/p/book/9781032373935
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Mary Dudziak
24 days ago
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:
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Early Modern Conflict, War and Violence Network
3 months ago
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 Battlefieldš”ļø 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
15 days ago
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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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.
29 days ago
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British Journal for Military History
about 2 months ago
Weāre 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/
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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)
about 2 months ago
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SHAFR
about 2 months ago
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
2 months ago
@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...
https://historyhub.ie/military-communities-medical-welfare-and-care-history-conference-series
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As we wrap up this yearās conference, thank you to everyone who attended! If you took photos, please share them and tag usāweād love to showcase the great moments and memories from the event.
#SMH2026
2 months ago
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Dr. Jamie LH Goodall
2 months ago
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. Militaryās Domestic Response (Army University Press, 2025).
#SMH2026
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Peter Johnston
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
This yearās Society for Military History conference has been an absolute joy. Itās 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
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
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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Make sure to come sit in on the Keynote in Arlington Ballroom Salon 4, 1st Level.
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2 months ago
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Craig Bruce Smith
2 months ago
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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2 months ago
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
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
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
2 months ago
Truth from
@jeffcrutherford.bsky.social
! And on the
@cornellupress.bsky.social
#SMH2026
table!
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De Gruyter Brill History
2 months ago
It might not look like it but itās 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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2 months ago
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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Day 3 of the SMH 2026 Conference is here! A full lineup of fascinating panels today, all leading up to our 5pm keynote: āWhen is a War not a War? Churchills āIron Curtainā speech and the Dawn of the Cold War, Eighty Years on.ā Donāt miss it!
#SMH2026
2 months ago
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Make sure to stop by Arlington Ballroom to browse for books and socialize in between panels.
#SMH2026
2 months ago
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Letās give a round of applause to all of the scholars who accepted their Society for Military History awards and prizes today at todayās luncheon.
2 months ago
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Day 2 of
#SMH2026
is here! š Donāt miss out, weāve 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 youāre attending, share your experience using
#SMH2026
or tag us in your posts. Weād love to see it!
2 months ago
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Bethany Wasik
2 months ago
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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And weāre off! š The
#SMH2026
Annual Meeting officially kicks off today. Everything you need from panel locations to prize winners is in the digital program and Guidebook app. Below is a link for the online program:
www.smh-hq.org/annualmeetin...
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Conference Program | The Society for Military History
https://www.smh-hq.org/annualmeeting/info/program.html
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Emily Swafford
2 months ago
See a lot of German and transatlantic research on the program for
#SMH26
.
@smh-historians.bsky.social
attendeesātake note!
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1 day to go! The 92nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Military History kicks off tomorrow. Check out the digital program or mobile app Guidebook for all panels, awards & prize winners, and events.
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Bethany Wasik
2 months ago
Hi
#SkyStorians
and
@smh-historians.bsky.social
fans! Ready for
#SMH2026
? Awesome! Neither am I! But I have a great idea... We can prepare together by checking out
@cornellupress.bsky.social
's virtual exhibit full of stellar books and captivating covers:
www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/our-smh-2026...
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SMH 2026 Books on Display
In coordination with the Society for Military History annual meeting in Arlington, Virginia, weāve created this online portal so you can take advantage of the book deals normally only given to physica...
https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/our-smh-2026-books-on-display/
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Peter Johnston
2 months ago
Very much looking forward to this! Hope to see some of you there
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We hope everyone has their travel and accommodations sortedājust 4 days until the 92nd Annual Meeting of the Society for Military History kicks off! Presentations ready? Papers polished? Coffee plans secured? Who else is excited? š
www.smh-hq.org/annualmeetin...
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Conference Program | The Society for Military History
https://www.smh-hq.org/annualmeeting/info/program.html
2 months ago
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Drum roll, please š„ Weāre excited to continue to announce the 2025ā2026 Society for Military Awards & Prizes! Stay tuned as we recognize outstanding achievements and honor excellence across the community.
2 months ago
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Itās time for more 2025ā2026 SMH award announcements š Stay tuned as we celebrate outstanding scholarship and achievements in military history!
2 months ago
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Congratulations to the winners of the Distinguished Book Awards! This honor recognizes the best book-length publications in English on military history from the past three yearsāmake sure to check out these books!
2 months ago
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Letās give a round of applause to John Hall, recipient of the Edwin H. Simmons Memorial Service Award! This honor recognizes long, distinguished, and outstanding service to the Society for Military History. Congratulations, Dr. Hall!
2 months ago
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We would like to give a special round of applause to SMH 2025ā2026 Samuel Eliot Morison Prize Winner Andrew Wiest! This honor recognizes a body of contributions to military history, reflecting sustained scholarly impact and excellence in the field. Congratulations, Dr. Wiest!
2 months ago
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Job hunting and attending SMH 2026? Come get help with your CV! Bring your CV & cover letter to āNavigating the Job Market III: USAJOBS Workshopā on Fri 27, 3:30ā5 PM. Learn to trim your CV to 2 pages, write strong cover letters & get tips for USAJOBS applications.
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Andrew Berzanskis
3 months ago
Wine! Beer! Books! At
@smh-historians.bsky.social
next week, join
@oupress.bsky.social
in honoring Dr. Greg Urwin on his retirement as editor of the legendary Campaigns & Commanders series and celebrating new editor Dr. Michael Leggiere. Friday, March 27, 3-4PM in the
#SMH2026
book exhibits area!
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Military Welfare History Network
3 months ago
@vahs.bsky.social
@fwwsoc.bsky.social
@sochistorywar.bsky.social
@sshmedicine.bsky.social
@ghsptampere.bsky.social
@societyarmy.bsky.social
@socialhistsoc.bsky.social
@smh-historians.bsky.social
@eahmh.bsky.social
@eahnursing.bsky.social
@aahmhistmed.bsky.social
@aahnhistnursing.bsky.social
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Rick Herrera
3 months ago
REVOLUTIONARY WAR 250: 2026 SYMPOSIUM, 7-9 May 2026
@smh-historians.bsky.social
www.thenmusa.org/symposium2026/
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National Museum of the United States Army
https://www.thenmusa.org/symposium2026/
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Kara Dixon Vuic
3 months ago
addran.tcu.edu/history/stud...
@smh-historians.bsky.social
@humanitiestexas.bsky.social
@herreramilhist.bsky.social
@lizcovart.bsky.social
@ronajohnson.bsky.social
@rickbell.bsky.social
@revolution250.bsky.social
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LCpl. Benjamin W. Schmidt Symposium on War, Conflict, and Society
This symposium is named in memory of Lance Corporal Benjamin Whetstone Schmidt and generously funded by his parents, Dr. David and Teresa Schmidt. A native of San Antonio and TCU student, Benjamin joi...
https://addran.tcu.edu/history/student-experience/schmidt-symposium.php
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The 2026 SMH Conference is almost here! Iām looking forward to another insightful and engaging gathering as we return to Arlington, VA. Excited to connect, learn, and share with colleagues from across the field. Check out the 2026 SMH Conference program here:
smh-hq.org/docs/SMH2026...
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https://smh-hq.org/docs/SMH2026Program.pdf
3 months ago
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Hello everyone! My name is Brian Davis, a 4th-year PhD Candidate at Florida State University, where I research Black military experiences during the Cold War. Iām excited to introduce myself as the new Mark Grimsley Social Media Fellow!
3 months ago
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Rick Herrera
5 months ago
@smh-historians.bsky.social
careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/55...
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Details - USS Midway Chair in Modern US Military History | Job Opportunities | SDSU
https://careers.sdsu.edu/en-us/job/552698/uss-midway-chair-in-modern-us-military-history
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SMH, Adams Center for Military History at VMI, & George C. Marshall Foundation are proud to announce that Pulitzer Prize winning author Rick Atkinson will present the George C. Marshall Lecture at the
@historians.org
conference on January 9th! To Register, go to
www.historians.org/events/annua...
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Annual Meeting - AHA
Join Us at the Annual Meeting Connect with Your Community Since 1884, the American Historical Association annual meeting has been the premier gathering for historians to come together to share researc...
https://www.historians.org/events/annual-meeting/
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