Military History & Heritage Victoria
Military history and heritage is an important part of Australia’s national story. MHHV Inc. aims to encourage interest in Australian and especially Victorian military history and heritage in all of its forms; to develop and engage in activities related to its research, preservation, promotion, education and commemoration. MHHV also aims to promote the interests of its member organisations in the community at large and to promote communication and cooperation within the military history and heritage community. New Site
What’s Coming Up
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18Apr, 2021
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Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete in Victoria
The Shrine of Remembrance, Birdwood AvenueApril 18 @ 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
The Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council of Victoria, on behalf of the Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne and Pancretan Association of Melbourne, are pleased to invite you to the following commemorative events on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete.
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Apr, 2021
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The Role of the Church during the Battle of Crete in 1941 to 1945
April 19 @ 6:30 am - 8:30 pm
Monday 19th April 2021 6:30pm.
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25Apr, 2021
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Women Work for Victory in World War II – Exhibition
Old Treasury Building, 20 Spring StApril 25 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Women Work for Victory in World War II tells the story of women on the home front during the Second World War.
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05May, 2021
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‘Niche Wars – Australia in Afghanistan and Iraq, 2001-2014’ Speaker: Professor John Blaxland
May 5 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wednesday 5 May 2021 @ 7:00pm to 8:00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
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Niche Wars Australia in Afghanistan and Iraq, 2001–2014 Edited by: John Blaxland, Marcus Fielding, Thea Gellerfy
Australia invoked the ANZUS Alliance following the Al Qaeda attacks in the United States on 11 September 2001.
‘Battle on 42nd Street: War in Crete and the Anzacs’ bloody last stand’ – Speaker: Dr Peter Monteath
In addressing an audience of 25, Dr Monteath explained how he had written his book largely through the eyes of several high-profile participants, particularly Johnny Peck of the Australian 2/7th Battalion.
DARK SECRETS: The True Story of Murder in HMAS Australia Speaker & author – Robert Hadler
In his presentation to an audience of 34, Robert Hadler, brought to life the tragic events surrounding to the murder, on 12 March 1942, of a lowly stoker Jack Riley by two other stokers, Ron Gordon and Ted Elias aboard HMAS Australia, the flagship of the Royal Australian Navy.
Latest Articles
The Grand Deception Churchill and the Dardanelles by Tom Curran – Book Review
Tom Curran examines the role of Winston Churchill, the First Sea Lord at the time, in decision making prior to the Gallipoli landings.
Hospital Ships by Rupert Goodman – Book Review
Hospital ships have been in use since at least the days the British fought off the Spanish Armada says Rupert Goodman in Hospital Ships.
The Making of Warriors: The story of the 2/1st Infantry Battalion The City of Sydney Regiment 1939-1942 by Graham J Smith – Book Review
Military history continues to be the beneficiary from descendants of those involved in both World Wars researching their exploits, only to expand their research into a work on the unit in which the relative served.
