This conference examines the generation of expertise in naval contexts and traces how such developments helped shape the modern world. Expertise will be considered not only as knowledge but also as methods and practices central to the evolution of modern nation states and empires. In the search for useful knowledge and in answering the demands
The North American Society for Oceanic History (NASOH) will hold its conference and annual meeting in Alpena, Michigan from Wednesday, May 15, through Sunday, May 19, 2013. The main conference venue will be NOAA’s Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, headquarters of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, which is serving as the host institution. The conference
In the history of warfare few campaigns have been as long, as complex or covered as large an area as the Battle of the Atlantic did in the Second World War. The contest for allied maritime communications began on the first day of the war in 1939 and continued until the German surrender in May
Conference Co-ordinated by Robert von Maier, Editor-in-Chief, Global War Studies Conference Facilitator: Professor Eric Grove, FRHS Hon. Conference Administrator: Dr. Nicolas Jedynakiewicz, D.L. Visit the conference website to learn more: http://www.boa70conference.com/
To recognize and celebrate two centuries of peace between the U.S., Great Britain and Canada following the War of 1812, the U.S. Naval Academy will be home to an international academic conference including programs for the general public. An exhibit, featuring the iconic Don’t Give Up the Ship flag, the British Royal standard taken from
The Italian Commission of Military History will host the International Commission of Military History (ICMH) Congress this year. The Congress will be held in Turin, Italy from September 1 -6, 2013. The city is located in northern Italy, near the Alps Mountains. It was the capitol of the Kingdom of Sardinia which was the Italian
The 2013 ICMM Congress will be held in Portugal, from 8-15 September, 2013. The Congress location is Cascais, on the Estoril Coast, some 20 kilometres from Lisbon. The organisers have drawn together several Portugese maritime museums for involvement in the Congress, led by the Portugese Maritime Museum (Museu de Marinha). At the invitation of the
The conference will examine the early modern maritime sector as the first truly international (and indeed global) labour market, exploring the economic, legal, and social dimensions of employment at sea during a period of profound expansion and transformation in European maritime activity. Conceived as an essential part of the ERC-funded project Sailing into Modernity :
Beginning with a reception on Thursday evening, plans for this year’s conference include an opportunity to visit a number of sites on historic Mackinac Island which was the site of one of the earliest battles of the War of 1812 on the Great Lakes. In addition to its capture by British forces at the start
Presented by: Battleship New Jersey Museum Independence Seaport Museum BNJ-Battleship New Jersey Museum ISM-Independence Seaport Museum Tuesday, September 17 - Registration Wednesday, September 18 0830 – 0900 Transportation to BNJ 0900 –1030 Executive Directors Meeting 1030 –1045 Coffee Break 1045 – 1200 HNSA Board Of Directors Meeting 1200 – 1330 Lunch 1330 – 1600 HNSA
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A day and a half event, sponsored by The Sons and Daughters of Robert P. "Bob" Scripps, the 2013 symposium examines, through presentations and open discussions with attendees how the media has impacted the public’s opinion and attitude towards the military and war, from World War II to the present. Click here to register The
Welcome & Morning Coffee 0900 Annual Meeting 0945 Panel Discussion 1000-1200 Luncheon 1200 Morning Coffee and Luncheon $30.00/Person Luncheon Menu Selection: Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast / Beef Tips with Vegetables / Shrimp & Creole Tomato Salad RSVP: [email protected]
The Baltic Defence College in Tartu, Estonia will host a two-day conference on Baltic Region military history on October 3-4 2013. We invite academics, graduate students and military personnel to propose papers and panels on subjects dealing with Baltic region military history --from the Crusading Era through to recent conflicts that involved the Baltic region.
"What Was at Stake in the War of 1812: U.S.S. Constitution to the War for the American West, Tecumseh’s Confederacy to Fort George, and Beyond" Commander Tyrone Martin, US Navy, Retd., “USS Constitution — Demythology 101.” Lt. Col. Richard V. Barbuto, US Army, Retd., “A Re-examination of the Battle for Fort George.” Martin K. Gordon,