📢 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

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:

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:

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-...

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.

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...

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...

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.

For those of you who use that platform, you can also now follow SAHR on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/soci...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

Congratulations to the winner of the Chapple (formerly Best First Book) Prize @kabinettskriege.bsky.social for Infantry in Battle 1733-1783 (Helion). Full list of prize winners to follow.

Still time to sign up for our next online talk, 7pm on 6 May, 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; register at my.demio.com/ref/RKbwwoE6...

The final instalment as we showcase the winning entries in our Student Essay Prize. Joint-winner in the Schools category is Johnny Moesel (Sherborne School), for this piece looking at the Malayan Emergency: www.sahr.org.uk/docs/johnny-moesel-a-subsidised-success-sahrs1130.pdf

Over the next few days, we'll be showcasing the winning entries in our Student Essay Prize. Joint-winner in the Schools category is Ned Buckingham (King’s College School Wimbledon), for this piece looking at Operation Musketeer and the Suez Crisis: www.sahr.org.uk/docs/ned-buc...

Over the next few days, we'll be showcasing the winning entries in our Student Essay Prize. Runner-up in the University category is Lucy Graham (@sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social), for this piece looking at how Churchill took inspiration from the Duke of Marlborough: www.sahr.org.uk/docs/lucy-gr...

Over the next few days, we'll be showcasing the winning entries in our Student Essay Prize. Winner in the University category was Catrin Barrowcliff (@kingscollegelondon.bsky.social) for this piece on the King's African Rifles: www.sahr.org.uk/docs/catrin-...

A new project of possible interest, working with SAHR Fellow and Templer Medal winner Prof. Kevin Linch.

Marking the 250th anniversary of the American War of Independence, we are pleased to announce our new 'Echoes of War' project, intended to create a gazetteer of sites associated with that conflict outside of the USA. The first instalment covers England: www.sahr.org.uk/echoes-of-wa...

We are pleased to announce the creation of six new SAHR Fellows. Edward Spiers is made a Fellow in recognition of a lifetime's work, & awards also go to to Erica Charters, Matthew Hughes, Jennine Hurl-Eamon, Spencer Jones, and Kaushik Roy. For details, see www.sahr.org.uk/fellowships....

Join us on 6 May for our next online talk, 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; register at my.demio.com/ref/RKbwwoE6...

A call-for-papers of possible interest:

Last chance to sign up for tonight's online talk, with Tom Golding-Lee talking about the men who took part in Britain's ill-fated attempt to seize Cartagena from Spain in the War of Jenkins' Ear. Open to members and non-members alike; register for free at my.demio.com/ref/IZ0H7aYY...

Still time to sign up for next week's online talk, with Tom Golding-Lee talking about the men who took part in Britain's ill-fated attempt to seize Cartagena from Spain in the War of Jenkins' Ear. 7.00pm on Tuesday 14 April; register for free at my.demio.com/ref/IZ0H7aYY...

Of possible interest: a funded PhD project in conjunction with the Imperial War Museum: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DRB897/p...

This month's online talk takes us to the shores of the Spanish Main, with Tom Golding-Lee talking about the men who took part in Britain's ill-fated attempt to seize Cartagena from Spain in the War of Jenkins' Ear. 7.00pm on Tuesday 14 April; register for free at my.demio.com/ref/IZ0H7aYY...

The Society offers grants for university students undertaking research on any aspect of the British Army. The deadline for applications is Friday 1 May, and full details can be found on the website. Please consider applying if eligible and share widely. www.sahr.org.uk/urg-rules.php

SAHR member Antony Prince has asked us to alert members and followers to his new book, telling the story of one of the Great War's largest training camps. Available via Amazon (www.amazon.co.uk/Forged-War-R...) and the Little Ripon Bookshop (www.littleriponbookshop.co.uk)

Shortlisted for the SAHR Templer Medal. 'A wide-ranging and significant contribution to operational analysis that challenges previous ‘top down’ assessments of the North West Europe campaign.' www.helion.co.uk/military-his...

Shortlisted for the SAHR Templer Medal. 'A vivid and moving account of the nature of intense combat in Afghanistan and its impact on 88 men from The Royal Irish Regiment at Musa Qal’eh in August 2006.' www.helion.co.uk/military-his...

Shortlisted for the SAHR Templer Medal 'An impressive study of how the cultural legacy of the Great War shaped the attitudes of wartime soldiers in the Second World War.' manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526157232/

Grateful to have presented some of my work last weekend at the @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social at an event organised by the @societyarmy.bsky.social on 'Fresh Perspectives' on the British Army in the American Revolution! Happy to have been invited to speak and really enjoyed the other papers!

Our friends at @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social have a new project to establish a second-hand bookshop. For details of volunteering opportunities, see www.nam.ac.uk/volunteer Anyone wishing to donate books should email [email protected], stating the book title, ISBN, and quantity.

Last chance to sign up for tonight's online talk, with Colin Harnett speaking on Sir James Grierson & the planning for a British Expeditionary Force to the European Continent, 1904-1906. 7.00 pm GMT; open to members and non-members alike. Register for free at: my.demio.com/ref/QLyzfKYW...

🏅 CONGRATS! We’re proud to share that Misfire by Brian P. Farrell has been shortlisted for the 2025 Templar Medal and Chapple Prize by @societyarmy.bsky.social  the Society for Army Historical Research: https://kansaspress.ku.edu/9780700639953/ #UPKansas #MilitaryHistory #Award @hisbpf.bsky.social

Great Day at @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social with @societyarmy.bsky.social for talks on the American War of Independence (250 years of a lucky escape!) with great speakers & subjects! #History #AWI #America250

Had a fantastic time with @blackredcoats.bsky.social at the @societyarmy.bsky.social Conference today, hearing fresh perspectives on the British Army and the American War, 1775-83.