MHHV is proud to be co-hosting the opening event of the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company (RAAHC) Firepower Seminar series to be held in Melbourne on 19th March. MHHV members are warmly encouraged to visit the RAAHC website, firepowerseminar.com.au and register to attend this event which will be of immense interest and will, along with the other seminars in the series, make a significant contribution to strategic thinking in Australia.
About the Firepower Seminar Series
Firepower: Lessons from WWII seminar series, hosted by the RAAHC, examines the decisive role of artillery and joint fires in World War II, highlighting how coordinated firepower shaped the outcomes of major campaigns. Drawing on historical case studies and expert analysis, the sessions will connect these lessons to contemporary military strategy and operational planning.
This series of four events will be held across Australia, featuring presentations from leading experts and moderated panel discussions. The seminars are designed for military personnel, defence professionals, and history enthusiasts to gain insight into Australia’s military past and its relevance today, followed by a networking event with a keynote address.
Seminar Schedule
The series consists of four scheduled events across Australia in 2026, each focusing on a distinct theme.
The ‘Road to War’ – Melbourne (Thu 19 Mar 26) Click here for more information and to register for the seminar
The Defence of the Australian Continent – Brisbane (Thu 21 May 26)
Campaign Theatre Adaptation (applying global experience in Australia’s region) – Adelaide (Thu 06 Aug 26)
Joint Fires in the Littoral (applying modern lethal effects in Australia’s approaches) – Canberra (Wed 14 Oct 26)
About the RAAHC
The Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company (RAAHC) is a public company and a volunteer not- for- profit organisation of members. The Company’s core purpose is to promote the significance of Australia’s Artillery, its history, and heritage.
The RAAHC’s Firepower Partners
The Firepower Seminar Series is proudly delivered in collaboration with key organisations that support the preservation, study, and advancement of Australia’s military history and heritage. These partnerships reflect a shared commitment to honouring service, fostering scholarship, and engaging the wider community as part of the Australian Army’s 125th Birthday commemorations.
Click here for more information and to register for the seminar
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