Institute for Military History (IMH)
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We research Military History at the Swedish Defence University (Försvarshögskolan) - We were founded 1873 by Generalmajor Hugo Raab.
Find us here: https://www.fhs.se/en/swedish-defence-university/about-sedu/organisation/department-of-military-history.html
Find us here: https://www.fhs.se/en/swedish-defence-university/about-sedu/organisation/department-of-military-history.html
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"Wartime rules of engagement are not some 'woke' constraint curbing military effectiveness as Secretary Hegseth would lead us to believe” writes Gregory A. Daddis in #AHAPerspectives, “they are—and long have been—the primary means of regulating the use of force in armed conflict." 🗃️
When “Rules” No Longer Apply – AHA
Disdaining wartime rules of engagement, whether during the Cold War or today, are counterproductive to US military operations.
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December 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"Wartime rules of engagement are not some 'woke' constraint curbing military effectiveness as Secretary Hegseth would lead us to believe” writes Gregory A. Daddis in #AHAPerspectives, “they are—and long have been—the primary means of regulating the use of force in armed conflict." 🗃️
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Last week, I was awarded my PhD in history from the University of St Andrews 🎉
A summary of my thesis, which examines the intellectual legacies of the swedish empire, can be found here: share.google/KfNonvidgQga... #skystorians
A summary of my thesis, which examines the intellectual legacies of the swedish empire, can be found here: share.google/KfNonvidgQga... #skystorians
December 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Last week, I was awarded my PhD in history from the University of St Andrews 🎉
A summary of my thesis, which examines the intellectual legacies of the swedish empire, can be found here: share.google/KfNonvidgQga... #skystorians
A summary of my thesis, which examines the intellectual legacies of the swedish empire, can be found here: share.google/KfNonvidgQga... #skystorians
Last week, our colleague, @nataliesmith.bsky.social was officially conferred her PhD in History from the University of St Andrews for her thesis Empire in Flux: The Managing of Otherness and the Creation of Swedishness During Periods of Territorial Expansion and Decline, 1645-1845. Congratulations!
December 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Last week, our colleague, @nataliesmith.bsky.social was officially conferred her PhD in History from the University of St Andrews for her thesis Empire in Flux: The Managing of Otherness and the Creation of Swedishness During Periods of Territorial Expansion and Decline, 1645-1845. Congratulations!
UPDATE: this event has been postponed due to illness. Information about rescheduling will be shared in due course
On Wednesday 10 Dec, Kristoffer Østnes (Narvik War Museum) will be giving the paper
”Guests in disguise: An Historical case study of German intelligence operations in Narvik c. 1936-April 1940”
Time: 15.00 CET
Location: Raab or zoom. Dm for link
More here: www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
”Guests in disguise: An Historical case study of German intelligence operations in Narvik c. 1936-April 1940”
Time: 15.00 CET
Location: Raab or zoom. Dm for link
More here: www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
December 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM
UPDATE: this event has been postponed due to illness. Information about rescheduling will be shared in due course
On Wednesday 10 Dec, Kristoffer Østnes (Narvik War Museum) will be giving the paper
”Guests in disguise: An Historical case study of German intelligence operations in Narvik c. 1936-April 1940”
Time: 15.00 CET
Location: Raab or zoom. Dm for link
More here: www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
”Guests in disguise: An Historical case study of German intelligence operations in Narvik c. 1936-April 1940”
Time: 15.00 CET
Location: Raab or zoom. Dm for link
More here: www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
December 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
On Wednesday 10 Dec, Kristoffer Østnes (Narvik War Museum) will be giving the paper
”Guests in disguise: An Historical case study of German intelligence operations in Narvik c. 1936-April 1940”
Time: 15.00 CET
Location: Raab or zoom. Dm for link
More here: www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
”Guests in disguise: An Historical case study of German intelligence operations in Narvik c. 1936-April 1940”
Time: 15.00 CET
Location: Raab or zoom. Dm for link
More here: www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
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IMH colleagues @fredrikeriksson.bsky.social and @profmurdoch.bsky.social recently took part in a conference hosted by the Danish Defence Academy on the use of History in military officer education.
More details here:
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@forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social
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This week our colleagues, Fredrik Eriksson and Steve Murdoch (both IMH) were delighted to participate in the Royal Danish Defence College conference on the theme of "Military History and Officer Comp...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:44 AM
IMH colleagues @fredrikeriksson.bsky.social and @profmurdoch.bsky.social recently took part in a conference hosted by the Danish Defence Academy on the use of History in military officer education.
More details here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
@forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social
More details here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
@forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social
IMH colleagues @fredrikeriksson.bsky.social and @profmurdoch.bsky.social recently took part in a conference hosted by the Danish Defence Academy on the use of History in military officer education.
More details here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
@forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social
More details here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
@forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social
#internationalisation | Institute of Military History (IMH), Swedish Defence University (FHS)
This week our colleagues, Fredrik Eriksson and Steve Murdoch (both IMH) were delighted to participate in the Royal Danish Defence College conference on the theme of "Military History and Officer Comp...
www.linkedin.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:44 AM
IMH colleagues @fredrikeriksson.bsky.social and @profmurdoch.bsky.social recently took part in a conference hosted by the Danish Defence Academy on the use of History in military officer education.
More details here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
@forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social
More details here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
@forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social
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📢 CALL FOR PAPERS: Marginal Militaries: Navigating Historical Boundaries, Differences, and Experiences at the Military Periphery
Conference date: 22-23 October, 2026
Location: @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social Stockholm, Sweden (hybrid participation tbc)
Cfp Deadline: 28 February, 2026
Conference date: 22-23 October, 2026
Location: @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social Stockholm, Sweden (hybrid participation tbc)
Cfp Deadline: 28 February, 2026
November 28, 2025 at 10:09 AM
📢 CALL FOR PAPERS: Marginal Militaries: Navigating Historical Boundaries, Differences, and Experiences at the Military Periphery
Conference date: 22-23 October, 2026
Location: @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social Stockholm, Sweden (hybrid participation tbc)
Cfp Deadline: 28 February, 2026
Conference date: 22-23 October, 2026
Location: @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social Stockholm, Sweden (hybrid participation tbc)
Cfp Deadline: 28 February, 2026
On Wednesday, Matti Tokola (PhD student, University of Eastern Finland) gave a paper at the International Military History Seminar Series.
His talk on the experiences of Swedish Air Force pilots during the Cold War was an exciting preview of the work he’ll pursue during his research visit at IMH
His talk on the experiences of Swedish Air Force pilots during the Cold War was an exciting preview of the work he’ll pursue during his research visit at IMH
November 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
On Wednesday, Matti Tokola (PhD student, University of Eastern Finland) gave a paper at the International Military History Seminar Series.
His talk on the experiences of Swedish Air Force pilots during the Cold War was an exciting preview of the work he’ll pursue during his research visit at IMH
His talk on the experiences of Swedish Air Force pilots during the Cold War was an exciting preview of the work he’ll pursue during his research visit at IMH
24–26 Nov, the workshop Military Actors in African Studies took place at Leiden University, organized by the Netherlands Defence Academy.
Our PhD Student Christian Kjellsson gave a talk on ethics and ethical principles in a civilian-military research environment.
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Our PhD Student Christian Kjellsson gave a talk on ethics and ethical principles in a civilian-military research environment.
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Between 24–26 November, the interdisciplinary workshop "Military Actors in African Studies" took place at the African Studies Center, Leiden University. The workshop was organized by the Net...
Between 24–26 November, the interdisciplinary workshop "Military Actors in African Studies" took place at the African Studies Center, Leiden University. The workshop was organized by the Netherlands D...
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November 26, 2025 at 8:32 AM
24–26 Nov, the workshop Military Actors in African Studies took place at Leiden University, organized by the Netherlands Defence Academy.
Our PhD Student Christian Kjellsson gave a talk on ethics and ethical principles in a civilian-military research environment.
www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
Our PhD Student Christian Kjellsson gave a talk on ethics and ethical principles in a civilian-military research environment.
www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
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@forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social #coldwar #Skystorians
@forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social #coldwar #Skystorians
Dear friends,
We look forward to welcoming you our next IMH International Military History Seminar!
On Wednesday 26 November, Matti Tokola (PhD Student, University of Eastern Finland) will give us…...
Dear friends,
We look forward to welcoming you our next IMH International Military History Seminar!
On Wednesday 26 November, Matti Tokola (PhD Student, University of Eastern Finland) will give us ...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:50 AM
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@forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social #coldwar #Skystorians
@forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social #coldwar #Skystorians
On Wednesday 26 November, Matti Tokola (PhD Student, University of Eastern Finland, Finland) will give us a presentation on
"My first reaction was shame - and I ejected" Experiences of Swedish Air Force pilots during Cold War”
Date: 26 Nov 2025
Time: 15:00 CET
Location: Raab or Zoom, DM for link
"My first reaction was shame - and I ejected" Experiences of Swedish Air Force pilots during Cold War”
Date: 26 Nov 2025
Time: 15:00 CET
Location: Raab or Zoom, DM for link
November 21, 2025 at 10:48 AM
On Wednesday 26 November, Matti Tokola (PhD Student, University of Eastern Finland, Finland) will give us a presentation on
"My first reaction was shame - and I ejected" Experiences of Swedish Air Force pilots during Cold War”
Date: 26 Nov 2025
Time: 15:00 CET
Location: Raab or Zoom, DM for link
"My first reaction was shame - and I ejected" Experiences of Swedish Air Force pilots during Cold War”
Date: 26 Nov 2025
Time: 15:00 CET
Location: Raab or Zoom, DM for link
Friendly reminder that this will take place TODAY
On 12 Nov, Dr Daniel Stridh (DMF Postdoctoral Scholar, @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social) will present his paper:
Conscription in the Periphery: Privileges, Distinctions, and Military Recruitment in the Swedish Lappmark, 1812-1853.
Date: 12 Nov
Time: 15:00CET
Location: RAAB or Zoom (DM for link)
Conscription in the Periphery: Privileges, Distinctions, and Military Recruitment in the Swedish Lappmark, 1812-1853.
Date: 12 Nov
Time: 15:00CET
Location: RAAB or Zoom (DM for link)
November 12, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Friendly reminder that this will take place TODAY
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On 12 Nov, Dr Daniel Stridh (DMF Postdoctoral Scholar, @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social) will present his paper:
Conscription in the Periphery: Privileges, Distinctions, and Military Recruitment in the Swedish Lappmark, 1812-1853.
Date: 12 Nov
Time: 15:00CET
Location: RAAB or Zoom (DM for link)
Conscription in the Periphery: Privileges, Distinctions, and Military Recruitment in the Swedish Lappmark, 1812-1853.
Date: 12 Nov
Time: 15:00CET
Location: RAAB or Zoom (DM for link)
November 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
On 12 Nov, Dr Daniel Stridh (DMF Postdoctoral Scholar, @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social) will present his paper:
Conscription in the Periphery: Privileges, Distinctions, and Military Recruitment in the Swedish Lappmark, 1812-1853.
Date: 12 Nov
Time: 15:00CET
Location: RAAB or Zoom (DM for link)
Conscription in the Periphery: Privileges, Distinctions, and Military Recruitment in the Swedish Lappmark, 1812-1853.
Date: 12 Nov
Time: 15:00CET
Location: RAAB or Zoom (DM for link)
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The U.S. Air Force Academy's academic accreditation is under review following a formal complaint that the institution no longer has sufficient Ph.D.-level faculty as the federal government reduces its civilian workforce // Story by @thenoellephillips.bsky.social
Air Force Academy’s accreditation under review after cuts to civilian faculty
Concerned alumni and former faculty told The Denver Post they believe the academy is losing too many civilian Ph.D.-level instructors without the ability to replace them with qualified military mem…
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November 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
The U.S. Air Force Academy's academic accreditation is under review following a formal complaint that the institution no longer has sufficient Ph.D.-level faculty as the federal government reduces its civilian workforce // Story by @thenoellephillips.bsky.social
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On this Rememberance Sunday.....
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#LestWeForget #WWI #WWII #MilHist #Skystorians
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#LestWeForget #WWI #WWII #MilHist #Skystorians
#rememberence #wwi #wwii | Steve Murdoch
On this rememberance Sunday, I remember (Gt) Uncle Alfred Mckenzie, d.1918. But also the survivors of the wars.
Grandfather Charles Murdoch (crippled for life. Back row right on group photo)
(Gt) Unc...
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November 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM
On this Rememberance Sunday.....
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#LestWeForget #WWI #WWII #MilHist #Skystorians
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#LestWeForget #WWI #WWII #MilHist #Skystorians
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Looking forward to chairing this session! Do come along if you can
On 12 Nov, Dr Daniel Stridh (DMF Postdoctoral Scholar, @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social) will present his paper:
Conscription in the Periphery: Privileges, Distinctions, and Military Recruitment in the Swedish Lappmark, 1812-1853.
Date: 12 Nov
Time: 15:00CET
Location: RAAB or Zoom (DM for link)
Conscription in the Periphery: Privileges, Distinctions, and Military Recruitment in the Swedish Lappmark, 1812-1853.
Date: 12 Nov
Time: 15:00CET
Location: RAAB or Zoom (DM for link)
November 8, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Looking forward to chairing this session! Do come along if you can
On 12 Nov, Dr Daniel Stridh (DMF Postdoctoral Scholar, @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social) will present his paper:
Conscription in the Periphery: Privileges, Distinctions, and Military Recruitment in the Swedish Lappmark, 1812-1853.
Date: 12 Nov
Time: 15:00CET
Location: RAAB or Zoom (DM for link)
Conscription in the Periphery: Privileges, Distinctions, and Military Recruitment in the Swedish Lappmark, 1812-1853.
Date: 12 Nov
Time: 15:00CET
Location: RAAB or Zoom (DM for link)
November 8, 2025 at 2:20 PM
On 12 Nov, Dr Daniel Stridh (DMF Postdoctoral Scholar, @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social) will present his paper:
Conscription in the Periphery: Privileges, Distinctions, and Military Recruitment in the Swedish Lappmark, 1812-1853.
Date: 12 Nov
Time: 15:00CET
Location: RAAB or Zoom (DM for link)
Conscription in the Periphery: Privileges, Distinctions, and Military Recruitment in the Swedish Lappmark, 1812-1853.
Date: 12 Nov
Time: 15:00CET
Location: RAAB or Zoom (DM for link)
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Prof Steve Murdoch (IMH) and Dr David Turns (Law) represented @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social at the Baltic Military History Conference this week in Tartu. The theme focused on the codes and conduct of law / treatment of POWs
More info in the link
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More info in the link
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#baltmilhist25 #militaryhistory | Institute of Military History (IMH), Swedish Defence University (FHS)
Yesterday, Professor Steve Murdoch (IMH) spoke on the panel “Military Law Codification: Processes and Influencing Factors” at the Annual Baltic Military History Conference, hosted by the Baltic Defenc...
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October 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Prof Steve Murdoch (IMH) and Dr David Turns (Law) represented @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social at the Baltic Military History Conference this week in Tartu. The theme focused on the codes and conduct of law / treatment of POWs
More info in the link
www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
More info in the link
www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
Prof Steve Murdoch (IMH) and Dr David Turns (Law) represented @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social at the Baltic Military History Conference this week in Tartu. The theme focused on the codes and conduct of law / treatment of POWs
More info in the link
www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
More info in the link
www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
#baltmilhist25 #militaryhistory | Institute of Military History (IMH), Swedish Defence University (FHS)
Yesterday, Professor Steve Murdoch (IMH) spoke on the panel “Military Law Codification: Processes and Influencing Factors” at the Annual Baltic Military History Conference, hosted by the Baltic Defenc...
www.linkedin.com
October 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Prof Steve Murdoch (IMH) and Dr David Turns (Law) represented @forsvarshogskolan.bsky.social at the Baltic Military History Conference this week in Tartu. The theme focused on the codes and conduct of law / treatment of POWs
More info in the link
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More info in the link
www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
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If you’re in London and want to learn more about how aged and disabled sailors were declared ‘unfit for service’ and invalided from the Navy, join me on 26 November. I’ll be giving a public talk in Greenwich based on my Caird Research Fellowship.
More info here: www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/que...
More info here: www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/que...
Salons in the Queen's House: Unfit for Service
In this free lunchtime talk, historian Dr Manon Williams will explore how the Royal Navy treated sailors who were judged ‘unfit for service’ due to injury, illness, or old age
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October 31, 2025 at 11:36 AM
If you’re in London and want to learn more about how aged and disabled sailors were declared ‘unfit for service’ and invalided from the Navy, join me on 26 November. I’ll be giving a public talk in Greenwich based on my Caird Research Fellowship.
More info here: www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/que...
More info here: www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/que...
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What does a Prince need to know?
In our latest article, @nataliesmith.bsky.social analyses Frederick the Great's fiery rebuttal to Machiavelli's "the Prince", and examines what it can tell us about #EarlyModern ideas of morality, war and governance:
scilicet.org.uk/is-ruling-th... #Skystorians
In our latest article, @nataliesmith.bsky.social analyses Frederick the Great's fiery rebuttal to Machiavelli's "the Prince", and examines what it can tell us about #EarlyModern ideas of morality, war and governance:
scilicet.org.uk/is-ruling-th... #Skystorians
October 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM
What does a Prince need to know?
In our latest article, @nataliesmith.bsky.social analyses Frederick the Great's fiery rebuttal to Machiavelli's "the Prince", and examines what it can tell us about #EarlyModern ideas of morality, war and governance:
scilicet.org.uk/is-ruling-th... #Skystorians
In our latest article, @nataliesmith.bsky.social analyses Frederick the Great's fiery rebuttal to Machiavelli's "the Prince", and examines what it can tell us about #EarlyModern ideas of morality, war and governance:
scilicet.org.uk/is-ruling-th... #Skystorians
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On my way to Stockholm …
On 29 October, prof @misswalsingham.bsky.social will be giving a talk titled:
”Spycraft: Early Modern espionage” at the IMH seminar series.
Details here: www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
”Spycraft: Early Modern espionage” at the IMH seminar series.
Details here: www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
October 28, 2025 at 8:23 AM
On my way to Stockholm …
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On 29 October, prof @misswalsingham.bsky.social will be giving a talk titled:
”Spycraft: Early Modern espionage” at the IMH seminar series.
Details here: www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
”Spycraft: Early Modern espionage” at the IMH seminar series.
Details here: www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
October 25, 2025 at 8:59 AM
On 29 October, prof @misswalsingham.bsky.social will be giving a talk titled:
”Spycraft: Early Modern espionage” at the IMH seminar series.
Details here: www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...
”Spycraft: Early Modern espionage” at the IMH seminar series.
Details here: www.linkedin.com/posts/instit...