Established in 1933 as the American Military History Foundation, renamed in 1939 the American Military Institute, and renamed again in 1990 the Society for Military History, the Society is devoted to stimulating and advancing the study of military history. Its membership (today more than 2300) has included many of the nation's most prominent scholars, soldiers, and citizens interested in military history.

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The Society for Military History is pleased to announce the 2010-2011 Edward M. Coffman First-Manuscript Prize Competition. Awarded annually, the prize recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement by an author who has not previously published a book-length manuscript. The competition is open to scholars whose work blends military history with social, political, economic, and diplomatic history and to authors of studies centering on campaigns, leaders, technology, and doctrine. The winning author will receive a cash award, a plaque, and, after successful editorial review, a publication contract with the University of North Carolina Press. The winner also will be recognized at the Awards Luncheon at the Society for Military History annual meeting. The deadline for submissions is 15 December 2010; specific instructions are available here.

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The Annual George C. Marshall Lecture in Military History
Sponsored by the George C. Marshall Foundation And the Society for Military History
Will be given by

Gerhard L. Weinberg, University of North Carolina, Emeritus
“Some Myths of World War II”

At the American Historical Association Annual Meeting
Saturday, January 8, 2011, 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Marriott Boston Copley Place, Grand Ballroom Salon E

Reception, 6:30-7:30 PM
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It’s not too early to begin planning! The Society’s 78th Annual Meeting will be sponsored by the Cantigny First Division Foundation and held next year at the Hilton Lisle/Naperville. The hotel is now accepting reservations. Dates and links can be found on the Conferences Page. The Call for Papers has also been posted.

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