This lesson plan by Sally Graham uses case studies from the fall of Singapore and Battles of Gaza to acknowledge that while defeat is the antithesis of an Army's purpose, there is surprising value to be had in discussing defeats and contextualising their significance.

Defence-in-Depth is the research blog of the Defence Studies Department. It provides in-depth contemporary and historical analysis of issues relating to defence.  

This article by Theo Farrell via the Journal of Strategic Studies asks the question ‘how do militaries improve operational performance in war?’

This article titled ‘Military Learning and Competing Theories of Change’ by Janine Davidson via the University of Michigan Press suggests that militaries have a difficult time innovating. It applies modern concepts of organisational theory and organisational change to address the ‘catalyst for change’ question – do militaries change on their own?

The ‘Australian Army History Series’ provided by the Cambridge University Press is focused on the history of the Army, its people and its role in the development of the nation.

The Australian War Memorial presents ‘Australians at War' an Australian military history overview. These short chapters focus specifically on Australia's involvement in war, from the time of the first settlement at Sydney Cove in the 18th century, to peacekeeping roles, and the First and Second Gulf Wars.

This article titled ‘Strategy, Theory and History’ by Dr Christian Tripodi via Defence-in-Depth, discusses how a particular experience changed his approach. He moved from not wanting to be labeled as a military historian for fear of producing unoriginal and derivative work, to embracing the label.

This paper, based on a presentation by Sir Michael Howard, forms part of the Shedden Papers at the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies. It conveys concepts central to the study of military history, and military strategy, and also pays tribute to broader concepts such as the manner and purpose of scholarly inquiry.

This episode from the Dead Prussian Podcast Series features Karl James, a senior historian at the Australian War Memorial and editor of Kokoda: Beyond the Legend. During the podcast, Karl covers the legend and reality of Kokoda as well as its significance to Australia. 

The Chief of Army Symposium 2024 is now available to watch!