Symposium: Allied co-operation in Brisbane during WWII: Australia, USA, Netherlands, UK
The University of Queensland 280-284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia2025 marks 80 years since the end of World War II in the Pacific—a defining moment in global history and in Brisbane’s legacy as a key Allied command centre. To commemorate this […]
Unlearned Lessons of the American Civil War
ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaThe American Civil War (1861-1865) is sometimes described as the last “old” war, or the first “modern” war. It was really a transition between the “old” way of fighting and […]
Live Enigma Machine Demonstration
ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaThe World War II German Enigma Cipher Machine - Live Demonstration and Explanation by Mike Pritchard of the Australian Spy Museum For The Military History Society of New South Wales, […]
MHHV AGM 2025 – ONLINE ONLY
OnlineMembers of MHHV are invited to Join the MHHV Committee for the Annual General Meeting at Online Via Zoom at 1730hrs (5.30pm). Notice of Meeting Annual General Meeting 2025 Wednesday […]
September 2025 Aircraft Showcase
Temora Aviation Museum 1 Tom Moon Avenue, Temora, AustraliaThe Temora Aviation Museum’s September Aircraft Showcase will feature a spectacular lineup of servicable aircraft from the RAAF 100 SQN Historic Flight Collection, including iconic planes such as the Supermarine […]
Remembering the War – Exhibition
National Library of Australia Parkes Place, Canberra, ACT, AustraliaThe Second World War represents the greatest loss of life in an armed conflict that the world has ever seen. On the 80th anniversary of the war ending, explore stories […]
Explore Aviation History at the Benalla Aviation Museum
Benalla Aviation Museum 1 Hangar Lane, 35 Samaria Road, Benalla, Victoria, AustraliaThe Benalla Aviation Museum will be welcoming seniors to inspect their collection. Visitors will have the opportunity to see both flying and static historic aircraft along with aviation memorabilia. Weather […]
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. […]
Battle of Fromelles Talk- by Military Historian and Local Author Ross Jackson in Gippsland Sale
Bond Street Event Centre 10 Bond Street, Sale, Victoria, AustraliaThe Bond Street Event Centre is excited to invite you to a compelling evening with military historian and local author Ross Jackson who will be delivering a fascinating talk on […]
Celebrating Dame Vera Lynn and the songs of the 1940s
Dingley Village 31B Marcus Rd, Dingley Village, Victoria, AustraliaCome enjoy a social afternoon with a world class performance celebrating the music of the 40s with Dame Vera Lynn followed by a social afternoon tea and the opportunity to […]
Roman Siegecraft: Fall of Jerusalem 70AD
ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaA Public Lecture by Alexander Muscat This lecture explores the dramatic and tragic events of the Roman siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD, a turning point in Jewish and Roman […]
Fighting to the Finish: Australia in 1945 – Strategy, Victory and Legacy
Caulfield RSL 4 St Georges Rd, Elsternwick, AustraliaMHHV is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for our next conference – Fighting to the Finish: Australia in 1945 – Strategy, Victory and Legacy – which […]
Author Talk with Phil Craig and Christine Helliwell
The Australian War Memorial Fairbairn Avenue, Campbell, ACT, AustraliaJoin Professor Christine Helliwell and historian Phil Craig in conversation as they discuss their work and raise challenging questions about the final year of the Second World War. In her […]