Society for Military History 2012 Conference
Hyatt Regency Crystal City ArlingtonTheme: The Politics of War Click here for the Call for Papers The conference theme is “The Politics of War,” highlighting the transition from war to peace, civil-military relations, the dynamics of coalition warfare and the problems of military government and occupation. We encourage a diverse group of participants and especially encourage junior scholars to
Lunch time Lecture: Utmost Gallantry – The U.S. and Royal Navies at Sea in the War of 1812
National Museum of the United States Navy Washington Navy Yard, WashingtonWith author Kevin McCranie Focusing on the oceanic war rather than the war in the Great Lakes, this study charts the War of 1812 from the perspectives of the two opposing navies at sea—one of the largest fleets in the world and a small, upstart navy just three decades old. While American naval leadership searched
Authors and Artifacts Lecture: The War of 1812 – Conflict for a Continent
Maryland Historical Society 201 West Monument St., BaltimoreThe Maryland Historical Society is hosting a book-talk on May 10 with J.C.A. Stagg, Professor of History at the University of Virginia and longtime editor-in-chief of the papers of James Madison. He will speak on his new book, The War of 1812 – Conflict for a Continent. This talk will also kick-off the Society's commemoration