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.

Current Events:

 

The Call for Papers for the 2009 Annual Meeting is posted on the Conferences page. Deadline is November 1st! Graduate students, see the Opportunities or Conferences pages for information about the Russell Weigley Travel Grants that could support your attendance at the annual meeting.

 

SMH member Allan Millett has been honored with the 2008 Pritzker Military Library Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement. Click here for details. Congratulations, Professor Millett!

 

Applications for the ABC-Clio Awards are now being accepted. Click here for details.

 

SMH members will be interested in SMH member Rob Citino's article in the October 2007 issue of the American Historical Review: Robert M. Citino, "Military Histories Old and New: A Reintroduction," American Historical Review 112, no. 4 (October 2007), pp. 1070-1090. As noted on the first page, the article is dedicated to the members of SMH. The article can be downloaded here. Congratulations Professor Citino!

 

The Chief Historian at the Center of Military History has provided some useful tips for individuals applying for jobs there. Click here for details.

 

There are several conference, fellowship and job announcements on the Opportunities page (updated 09 October) that may be of some interest to SMH members.