Society for Army Historical Research
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The British Army and the American War, 1775-83: Fresh Perspectives
Saturday 14 March 2026
Please save the date for our forthcoming conference to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and the British Army’s doomed efforts to prevent it.
Details at www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
Saturday 14 March 2026
Please save the date for our forthcoming conference to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and the British Army’s doomed efforts to prevent it.
Details at www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
November 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The British Army and the American War, 1775-83: Fresh Perspectives
Saturday 14 March 2026
Please save the date for our forthcoming conference to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and the British Army’s doomed efforts to prevent it.
Details at www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
Saturday 14 March 2026
Please save the date for our forthcoming conference to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and the British Army’s doomed efforts to prevent it.
Details at www.sahr.org.uk/view-event.p...
Continuing our annual booklist, Professor Jennine Hurl-Eamon offers a selection that takes a look at the social and cultural history of the British Army in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries: www.sahr.org.uk/view-book-li...
November 25, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Continuing our annual booklist, Professor Jennine Hurl-Eamon offers a selection that takes a look at the social and cultural history of the British Army in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries: www.sahr.org.uk/view-book-li...
In our last online talk of the year, @blackredcoats.bsky.social will be speaking about the Corps of Colonial Marines in the War of 1812.
The talk will take place at 7.00pm on Tuesday 9 December & is free for members and non-members alike. Details & registration at my.demio.com/ref/d4eOvDzJ...
The talk will take place at 7.00pm on Tuesday 9 December & is free for members and non-members alike. Details & registration at my.demio.com/ref/d4eOvDzJ...
November 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
In our last online talk of the year, @blackredcoats.bsky.social will be speaking about the Corps of Colonial Marines in the War of 1812.
The talk will take place at 7.00pm on Tuesday 9 December & is free for members and non-members alike. Details & registration at my.demio.com/ref/d4eOvDzJ...
The talk will take place at 7.00pm on Tuesday 9 December & is free for members and non-members alike. Details & registration at my.demio.com/ref/d4eOvDzJ...
We continue our annual pre-Christmas booklist with these suggestions from soldier and historian Lt Gen (retired) Sir John Kiszely. After an opening set of suggestions focussed on the redcoat era, here are some titles for those who prefer their history in khaki:
www.sahr.org.uk/view-book-li...
www.sahr.org.uk/view-book-li...
November 22, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We continue our annual pre-Christmas booklist with these suggestions from soldier and historian Lt Gen (retired) Sir John Kiszely. After an opening set of suggestions focussed on the redcoat era, here are some titles for those who prefer their history in khaki:
www.sahr.org.uk/view-book-li...
www.sahr.org.uk/view-book-li...
Last chance to sign up for tonight's online talk, with Kate Vigurs returning to speak about her new book, Mission Europe.
The talk starts at 7.00pm GMT and is open to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/lbZdZcgi...
The talk starts at 7.00pm GMT and is open to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/lbZdZcgi...
November 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Last chance to sign up for tonight's online talk, with Kate Vigurs returning to speak about her new book, Mission Europe.
The talk starts at 7.00pm GMT and is open to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/lbZdZcgi...
The talk starts at 7.00pm GMT and is open to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/lbZdZcgi...
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Pretty blown away by this #review from Templer Award winner Kevin Linch,who put me on his list for the Society of Army Historical Research Annual Book list. #History #books #Blackhistory
November 17, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Pretty blown away by this #review from Templer Award winner Kevin Linch,who put me on his list for the Society of Army Historical Research Annual Book list. #History #books #Blackhistory
The SAHR annual booklist returns, kicking off with this selection from Templer Medal winner @kevinlinch.bsky.social. More suggestions to follow over the coming weeks - so if you need a Christmas gift idea for the military historian in your life, look no further.
www.sahr.org.uk/view-book-li...
www.sahr.org.uk/view-book-li...
November 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The SAHR annual booklist returns, kicking off with this selection from Templer Medal winner @kevinlinch.bsky.social. More suggestions to follow over the coming weeks - so if you need a Christmas gift idea for the military historian in your life, look no further.
www.sahr.org.uk/view-book-li...
www.sahr.org.uk/view-book-li...
SAHR Fellow @isminipells.bsky.social is giving this year's Richard Holmes Memorial Lecture at @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social this Saturday, 15 November. Details and tickets at royalhistsoc.org/calendar/ric...
Richard Holmes Memorial Lecture 2025: Atrocity, Justice and Reconciliation in the English Civil War - LECTURE - RHS
Richard Holmes Memorial Lecture 2025: Atrocity, justice and reconciliation in the English Civil War Presented by Dr. Ismini Pells The English Civil War caused unprecedented casualties and suffering, d...
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November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
SAHR Fellow @isminipells.bsky.social is giving this year's Richard Holmes Memorial Lecture at @nationalarmymuseum.bsky.social this Saturday, 15 November. Details and tickets at royalhistsoc.org/calendar/ric...
Still plenty of time to sign up for next week's online talk, with Kate Vigurs returning to speak about her new book, Mission Europe.
This free talk will take place at 7.00pm on 18 November, and is open to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/lbZdZcgi...
This free talk will take place at 7.00pm on 18 November, and is open to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/lbZdZcgi...
November 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Still plenty of time to sign up for next week's online talk, with Kate Vigurs returning to speak about her new book, Mission Europe.
This free talk will take place at 7.00pm on 18 November, and is open to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/lbZdZcgi...
This free talk will take place at 7.00pm on 18 November, and is open to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/lbZdZcgi...
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Today is day 1 of the second of our @wellcometrust.bsky.social -funded events series, hosted both at @unibirmingham.bsky.social in 2025 and online in 2026. With 'trauma' and its associated medical impacts as our theme, we expect interesting papers and stimulating discussions #milwelfhist
November 6, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Today is day 1 of the second of our @wellcometrust.bsky.social -funded events series, hosted both at @unibirmingham.bsky.social in 2025 and online in 2026. With 'trauma' and its associated medical impacts as our theme, we expect interesting papers and stimulating discussions #milwelfhist
In our next online talk, Kate Vigurs will be returning to talk about her new book, Mission Europe.
This free talk will take place at 7.00pm on 18 November, and is open to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/lbZdZcgi...
This free talk will take place at 7.00pm on 18 November, and is open to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/lbZdZcgi...
October 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM
In our next online talk, Kate Vigurs will be returning to talk about her new book, Mission Europe.
This free talk will take place at 7.00pm on 18 November, and is open to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/lbZdZcgi...
This free talk will take place at 7.00pm on 18 November, and is open to members and non-members alike. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/lbZdZcgi...
Last chance to sign up for this evening's online talk, with @lmbd1418.bsky.social speaking about the Arakan Campaign of 1945. Free for both members and non-members. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/MNfx0Esg...
October 21, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Last chance to sign up for this evening's online talk, with @lmbd1418.bsky.social speaking about the Arakan Campaign of 1945. Free for both members and non-members. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/MNfx0Esg...
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A massive #blackhistorymonth win! Only 2 weeks ago at Apsley House me, @graemecallister.bsky.social & M Rayner talked about the 9 black British soldiers of Waterloo & using this image, noting it was unidentified, and now know! @theguardian.com
Thomas James, 13th Light Dragoons!
Thomas James, 13th Light Dragoons!
London museum identifies black Waterloo veteran in rare 1821 painting
‘Honourable’ bandsman Thomas James will feature in display at National Army Museum highlighting service of black soldiers in Napoleonic wars
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:12 AM
A massive #blackhistorymonth win! Only 2 weeks ago at Apsley House me, @graemecallister.bsky.social & M Rayner talked about the 9 black British soldiers of Waterloo & using this image, noting it was unidentified, and now know! @theguardian.com
Thomas James, 13th Light Dragoons!
Thomas James, 13th Light Dragoons!
PLEASE TAKE OUR MONEY!
With the new academic year now well under way, a reminder that we offer University Research Grants of up to £1,000 for students carrying out research on the British Army or of the land forces of the British Empire & the Commonwealth.
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/university-r...
With the new academic year now well under way, a reminder that we offer University Research Grants of up to £1,000 for students carrying out research on the British Army or of the land forces of the British Empire & the Commonwealth.
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/university-r...
October 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
PLEASE TAKE OUR MONEY!
With the new academic year now well under way, a reminder that we offer University Research Grants of up to £1,000 for students carrying out research on the British Army or of the land forces of the British Empire & the Commonwealth.
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/university-r...
With the new academic year now well under way, a reminder that we offer University Research Grants of up to £1,000 for students carrying out research on the British Army or of the land forces of the British Empire & the Commonwealth.
Details at: www.sahr.org.uk/university-r...
Still plenty of time to sign up for our next online talk, with @lmbd1418.bsky.social speaking about the Arakan Campaign of 1945. It will take place at 7.00 on Tuesday 21 October, and is free for both members and non-members. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/MNfx0Esg...
October 14, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Still plenty of time to sign up for our next online talk, with @lmbd1418.bsky.social speaking about the Arakan Campaign of 1945. It will take place at 7.00 on Tuesday 21 October, and is free for both members and non-members. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/MNfx0Esg...
A forthcoming event of possible interest. SAHR members who are subscribed to our email list should all have now received a code to give a 15% discount on tickets - one of the many perks of Society membership.
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Lessons Learned Mini Festival — EA Festival
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October 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
A forthcoming event of possible interest. SAHR members who are subscribed to our email list should all have now received a code to give a 15% discount on tickets - one of the many perks of Society membership.
www.eafestival.com/lessons-lear...
www.eafestival.com/lessons-lear...
Bringing our bank of online talks right up to date on YouTube, we have this piece by Simon Shephard and Vic Carr looking at British Army officer selection: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jl-...
SAHR Online Talk September 2025: Simon Shephard and Vic Carr - Gentlemen and Ladies of Character
YouTube video by SAHR Lectures
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October 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Bringing our bank of online talks right up to date on YouTube, we have this piece by Simon Shephard and Vic Carr looking at British Army officer selection: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jl-...
Our next online talk will feature Lucy Betteridge-Dyson speaking about the Arakan Campaign of 1945, subject of her recent book Jungle Commandos. It will take place at 7.00 on Tuesday 21 October, and is free for both members and non-members. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/MNfx0Esg...
September 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Our next online talk will feature Lucy Betteridge-Dyson speaking about the Arakan Campaign of 1945, subject of her recent book Jungle Commandos. It will take place at 7.00 on Tuesday 21 October, and is free for both members and non-members. Details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/MNfx0Esg...
We've been bringing our YouTube channel up to date with some of our most recent online talks. Here's Alexander S. Burns speaking about infantry combat during the eighteenth century: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBi_...
SAHR Online Talk August 2025: Dr Alex Burns on Infantry in Battle 1733-1783
YouTube video by SAHR Lectures
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September 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We've been bringing our YouTube channel up to date with some of our most recent online talks. Here's Alexander S. Burns speaking about infantry combat during the eighteenth century: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBi_...
Last chance to sign up for tonight's free online talk on British Army officer selection. Open to members and non-members alike: my.demio.com/ref/v9oGFhpi...
September 23, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Last chance to sign up for tonight's free online talk on British Army officer selection. Open to members and non-members alike: my.demio.com/ref/v9oGFhpi...
In this sample article from our Journal, the late René Chartand looks at the service of the Westminster Dragoons during the Great War: www.sahr.org.uk/docs/sahr-westminster-dragoons-draft-sahrs1121.pdf
Join us to get access to over 400 Journal issues: www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
Join us to get access to over 400 Journal issues: www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
September 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
In this sample article from our Journal, the late René Chartand looks at the service of the Westminster Dragoons during the Great War: www.sahr.org.uk/docs/sahr-westminster-dragoons-draft-sahrs1121.pdf
Join us to get access to over 400 Journal issues: www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
Join us to get access to over 400 Journal issues: www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
The autumn edition of our Journal should be landing with members this week, with content covering topics from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
If you'd like to receive content like this four times a year, why not consider joining us? Membership details at www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
If you'd like to receive content like this four times a year, why not consider joining us? Membership details at www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
September 17, 2025 at 8:55 AM
The autumn edition of our Journal should be landing with members this week, with content covering topics from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
If you'd like to receive content like this four times a year, why not consider joining us? Membership details at www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
If you'd like to receive content like this four times a year, why not consider joining us? Membership details at www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
Still plenty of time to sign up for this month's free online talk, with Simon Shephard and Vic Carr speaking about British Army Officer Selection 1660–2027.
7.00pm BST on 23 September. Open to members and non-members alike; details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/v9oGFhpi...
7.00pm BST on 23 September. Open to members and non-members alike; details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/v9oGFhpi...
September 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Still plenty of time to sign up for this month's free online talk, with Simon Shephard and Vic Carr speaking about British Army Officer Selection 1660–2027.
7.00pm BST on 23 September. Open to members and non-members alike; details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/v9oGFhpi...
7.00pm BST on 23 September. Open to members and non-members alike; details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/v9oGFhpi...
In this sample article from our Journal, Pete Starling looks at a scheme from the 1850s to train young African men as medical officers for Sierra Leone: www.sahr.org.uk/docs/shar-boys-of-colour-draft-sahrs1120.pdf
Join us to get access to over 400 Journal issues: www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
Join us to get access to over 400 Journal issues: www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
September 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
In this sample article from our Journal, Pete Starling looks at a scheme from the 1850s to train young African men as medical officers for Sierra Leone: www.sahr.org.uk/docs/shar-boys-of-colour-draft-sahrs1120.pdf
Join us to get access to over 400 Journal issues: www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
Join us to get access to over 400 Journal issues: www.sahr.org.uk/membership.php
This month's free online talk is at 7.00pm BST on 23 September, with Simon Shepard and Vic Carr speaking about British Army Officer Selection 1660–2027.
Open to members and non-members alike; details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/v9oGFhpi...
Open to members and non-members alike; details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/v9oGFhpi...
September 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
This month's free online talk is at 7.00pm BST on 23 September, with Simon Shepard and Vic Carr speaking about British Army Officer Selection 1660–2027.
Open to members and non-members alike; details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/v9oGFhpi...
Open to members and non-members alike; details and registration at: my.demio.com/ref/v9oGFhpi...