“In the Bag”: Prisoners of War 1915 – 1945 Conference
The one day conference held on 12 November 2016 brought together a fascinating series of presenters and as with all MHHV conferences revealed some information gems.
Kokoda and Beyond: Papua and New Guinea 1942-1945
In early 1942 the Japanese set their sights on capturing Papua and New Guinea.
A Hot Cold War: Korea 1950-1953
Conference roundup – MHHV Conference on Saturday 21 November 2015
The Great Debate: Conscription and National Service 1912-1972
This one day conference examined the history, politics, controversy and experience around the periods in Australian history when compulsory military service was introduced.
INTERFET: Reflections on the 1999 East Timor Crisis
Following the vote in favour of self-determination in 1999 chaos engulfed East Timor. Dozens of buildings burned, thousands of people were displaced from their homes and some were injured or […]
The First Fateful Shot: Port Phillip Bay, August 1914
Shortly after midday the gunners at Fort Nepean lined up the German merchant steamer – the SS Pfalz – as it bolted towards the heads and fired the first shot […]
The Angry Sky – Australia’s Air War over Europe – 1939-1945
Since the last AWM conference on the subject in 2003, much new material has been revealed about Australia’s air war in Europe.
Choppers: Helicopters and the Vietnam War
The war in Vietnam has left indelible impressions upon our society.
