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AWM Author Talk – 27th British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea – David Allison
The Australian War Memorial Fairbairn Avenue, Campbell, ACT, AustraliaJoin us for our author talks series in the AWM theatre, bringing together some of Australia’s leading voices to talk about their new books. When North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950, the newly formed 27th British Commonwealth Brigade was among the first United Nations reinforcements sent to the front. Drawing on his new […]
Imperialism and Resistance: Australia’s First Wars
The Australian War Memorial Fairbairn Avenue, Campbell, ACT, AustraliaFrom the colonial frontiers of Australia to the South African veldt, Australia's first wars were fought across the expanses of the British Empire. Tickets for in-person and virtual attendance are available, with 20% off in-person tickets on offer until 31 July Imperialism and Resistance: Australia's First Wars is a two-day conference that brings together authors, historians, […]
The Anglo-German Naval Agreements of 1935 and 1937
Online via Zoomhe Anglo-German Naval Agreements of 1935 and 1937 are among the most misunderstood and misrepresented elements of the interwar naval arms control architecture. Far from being the short-sighted acts of appeasement they are commonly portrayed to be, these agreements represented a logical and sensible approach by Britain to resolve the seemingly impossible strategic dilemmas facing […]
RAAHC’s Firepower: Joint Fires in the Littoral: Modern Lethal Effects in Australia’s Military Approaches (1943-1945) – Canberra Event
The Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company presents: Save the date. More information to come. Firepower:Lessons from WWII Seminar Series
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Survival in Singapore – With Tom trumble
Online via ZoomSurvival in Singapore is a gripping account of an untold story of Japanese-occupied Singapore, and a testament of courage, sacrifice and the resilience of the human spirit. On a pitch-black night in September 1943, a daring Australian commando unit launches a covert raid on Singapore Harbour, sinking and damaging numerous Japanese ships. Operation Jaywick – […]
Spartans & ANZACs – 480 BC · 1941 – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaAustralia had its own Thermopylae. We’ve just forgotten it. 15 April 2026 - April 2027 In 480 BC, one of history’s most famous battles was fought in central Greece at the narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae. For three days, a few thousand Greeks—led by 300 Spartan warriors and their king, Leonidas I—held back a vast […]
Celebrating 35 Years of Preserving Polish Heritage in Australia
Polish Club 19 Carrington Drive, Albion, Victoria, AustraliaCelebrating 35 years of recording Polish Culture and Achievements for future generations, through documents, photographs, artifacts and multimedia. In conjunction with the Polish Community Council of Australia, the President and Committee of the Polish Museum and Archives in Australia Inc. cordially invite you to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Polish Museum and Archives in […]
Last Days – Taste of Combat – The evolution of military food
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaAs the saying goes, “An army marches on its stomach.” Yet the essential contributions of those who cook, research, and serve food to hundreds of hungry troops often go unrecognised. Taste of Combat honours the vital work of the Catering Corps and unveils the fascinating science and innovation behind military meals. Step into the world […]
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85 Years On – Remembering the Siege of Tobruk – One Day Conference
Tobruk House 44 Victoria Ave, Albert Park, VIC, Australia‘The troops at Tobruk are caught like rats in a trap, would live like rats and die like rats.’ (Nazi propagandist Lord Haw Haw 1941) To the thousands of Allied soldiers trapped in the Libyan coastal city of Tobruk in early 1941, this derogatory broadcast stirred a feeling of defiance deep within them, and soon […]
Chief of Navy’s History Conference
The Theatre, Australian National Maritime Museum 2 Murray Street, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaTo Fight and Win at Sea:125 Years of Australian Naval History In 1901, the Commonwealth Naval Force was formed, bringing together the separate colonial navies of Australia under one Commonwealth banner. The title ‘Royal Australian Navy’ was granted in 1911. In 2026, we examine these 125 years of Australia’s navy history. Chief of Navy […]
The tanks have done marvels: The 110th anniversary seminar
The Tank Museum Bovington, Dorset, United KingdomJoin us for a special academic seminar marking 110 years since the first use of the tank in warfare. This day long event will bring together historians, researchers, and military scholars to critically examine the debut of the Mark I tank during the Battle of the Somme. Tickets & full programme to be available by […]
Spartans & ANZACs – 480 BC · 1941 – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaAustralia had its own Thermopylae. We’ve just forgotten it. 15 April 2026 - April 2027 In 480 BC, one of history’s most famous battles was fought in central Greece at the narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae. For three days, a few thousand Greeks—led by 300 Spartan warriors and their king, Leonidas I—held back a vast […]
