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SUMMARY:Last Days - Taste of Combat - The evolution of military food
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \n \nTaste of Combat honours the vital work of the Catering Corps and unveils the fascinating science and innovation behind military meals. \nStep into the world of military catering to explore what and how troops have eaten—from the Boer War to Afghanistan. This immersive exhibition brings you personal stories from cooks on submarines to soldiers with field rations\, showcasing the skill and adaptability of Defence chefs. Whether cooking in combat zones or delivering fine dining for diplomats\, these chefs embody resilience and creativity. \nDiscover what First World War soldiers thought of their rations\, hear stories from the most unexpected “field kitchens\,” and find out what’s in a modern-day ration pack.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/last-days-taste-of-combat-the-evolution-of-military-food-2/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:85 Years On – Remembering the Siege of Tobruk - One Day Conference
DESCRIPTION:‘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) \n \n \n \nTo 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 the Australians christened themselves ‘The Rats of Tobruk.’ \nFor 242 days from 10 April to 7 December 1941\, these Allied forces successfully held a vital deep-water port against the German and Italian armies\, thereby preventing a Nazi advance toward Egypt and the Suez Canal. The backbone of the defence was the 9th Australian Division and the 18th Brigade\, as well as units from Great Britain\, India\, Poland and Czechoslovakia. Ships from the Royal Navy and Royal Australian Navy co-operated with aircraft from the RAF and RAAF\, to keep supply routes and air defences open. Meanwhile\, the Allied land forces faced concerted attacks from the German Afrika Corps and from Axis air and naval forces. \n2026 marks the 85th Anniversary of the Siege and with no surviving participants still alive\, a new generation is taking the opportunity to re-examine the Siege at a One-Day Conference jointly sponsored by Military History and Heritage Victoria (MHHV) and the Rats of Tobruk Association. High profile speakers and subject experts will review key aspects of the Siege\, and in a panel discussion seek to answer the key question of why the seemingly superior Axis forces were unsuccessful in recapturing Tobruk. \nThe Conference is to be staged on Saturday 14 November at the Headquarters of the Rats of Tobruk Association in Melbourne. In addition to many relics and artefacts of the Siege on show in the Hall\, the venue is complemented by a Special Display created to mark the 85th Anniversary. \n85 Years On – Remembering the Siege of Tobruk is the 18th One Day Conference staged by MHHV since 2010 and is one not to be missed. \n  \nMembers of the RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION should register for the conference directly with the Rats of Tobruk Association Melbourne. \nTickets  \nAll in person conference tickets include a Free Parking Pass. (Parking permit will be emailed to ticket holders 11November 2026) \nMHHV Members – $75.00 \nNON MEMBERS – $100.00 \nConcession Card holders – $75.00 \nOnline Full Day via zoom – $50.00 (Conference live link will be emailed 13th November) \nMembers of the RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION should register for the conference directly with the Rats of Tobruk Association Melbourne.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/85-years-on-remembering-the-siege-of-tobruk-one-day-conference/
LOCATION:Tobruk House\, 44 Victoria Ave\, Albert Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Chief of Navy’s History Conference
DESCRIPTION:To Fight and Win at Sea:125 Years of Australian Naval History \nIn 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. \n  \n\n\nChief of Navy Vice Admiral Matthew Paul Buckley AM CSC RAN welcomes you to this special conference highlighting the four themes of his tenure as Chief of Navy — Purpose\, People\, Platforms and Partnerships. \n\n\nDates \n19–20 November 2026\nThursday and Friday \n\n\nVenue \nAustralian National Maritime Museum\nDarling Harbour\, Sydney \n\n\nTimes \n08.00 for 08.45–17.00\nBoth days \n\n\n\n\nPresented by \nSea Power Centre – Australia\nAustralian Naval Institute \n\n\nWith support from \nAustralian National Maritime Museum\nUNSW Canberra \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n◆Shipbuilding and acquisition\n◆Innovations in navy history\n◆The social dimensions of sea power\n\n\n\n\n◆Case studies of the RAN in regional and global conflicts\n◆Navy heritage and material culture\n◆Maritime trade protection\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeynote \nProfessor Craig Stockings\nUNSW Canberra \nDelivering the keynote address at 0845 on Day 2. \n\n\n\n\nDr Natali Pearson\nUniversity of Sydney \n\n\nRear Admiral Peter Jones RAN\, retired\nNaval Studies Group\, UNSW \n\n\nDr Richard Dunley\nUNSW Canberra \n\n\nCommodore Peter Leavy RAN\, retired\nPresident\, Australian Naval Institute and PhD candidate\, ANU \n\n\nDr Miranda Booth\nUNSW Canberra \n\n\nPaul Grace\nAuthor\, Operation Hurricane \n\n\nFurther speakers to be confirmed. The full list of presenters appears in the program below. \nProgram \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/chief-of-navys-history-conference/
LOCATION:The Theatre\, Australian National Maritime Museum\, 2 Murray Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:The tanks have done marvels: The 110th anniversary seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special academic seminar marking 110 years since the first use of the tank in warfare.\nThis 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. \nTickets & full programme to be available by 1 June 2026. \nInterested in attending? Register your interest here to receive programme and ticket information on release. \nKey Details \nCall for papers HERE – deadline 27 March 2026\nSpecial academic seminar\nLocation: The Tank Museum\nTickets and full programme due 1 June 2026
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-tanks-have-done-marvels-the-110th-anniversary-seminar/
LOCATION:The Tank Museum\, Bovington\, Dorset\, United Kingdom
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