A Magnificent Boer War Monument
The Boer War Monument in St Kilda Road, located opposite the Victoria Barracks, was erected in 1903 shortly after hostilities ceased.
Anzac Cove to Afghanistan, The History of the 3rd Brigade by Glenn Wahlert – Book Review
‘The History of the 3rd Brigade’ is a story about a formation which will always stand ready to defend the national interest at short notice, wherever and whenever required.’ Brigadier RJH […]
Soldier Boys, The Militarisation of Australian and New Zealand Schools for World War I by Maxwell N. Waugh – Book Review
Soldier Boys examines the development of the military in Australasia from the first volunteer militia units in 1860, voluntary cadet units prior to 1909 (1910 in New Zealand) through to […]
The Changi Book – Lachlan Grant (ed) – Book Review
Research staff at the Australian War Memorial recently found a file marked ‘8 Div. Papers’.
Magnificent’: Australians at Alamein 1942
On 14 April 2016 Dr Mark Johnston was MHHV’s monthly Military History Speaker.
Maralinga by Frank Walker – Book Review
Frank Walker, a journalist for 38 years and the author of two best selling investigative books about the Vietnam War, has written a highly critical account of the British nuclear […]
A Matter of Honour – the 5VMR in the Boer War
On 9 March 2016 Dr Robin Droogleever, the President of the Anglo Boer War study Group of Australasia, spoke at the monthly MHHV speaker program presentation.
Anzac Day then and now edited by Tom Frame – Book Review
Published on the centenary of the first Anzac Day in 1916, Anzac Day Then and Now is a collection of perspectives on Anzac Day from contributors who were asked to […]
