...to the Society of Army Historical Research website.

Society Essay Competition 2009

The Society to encourage interest in military research has instituted an Essay Competition for University Undergraduates and Sixth Formers for which there is a winner's prize of £300 (GBP) and £100 (GBP) for the runner up, along with Certificates.

This is an open competition for UK and overseas students regardless of nationality or their country of residence. There is no set essay subject, but that chosen must address some aspect of the History of the British Army or the land forces of the Empire or the Commonwealth.

The competition close date is 31 December 2009. For more information contact
guysayle@hotmail.com

The Field Marshal Templer Award

The Society's award winning book for 2005, Military Identities. The Regimental System, the British Army and the British People 1870-2000 by Professor David French is now available in paperback from Amazon and other retailers from £18.70. The Society's Journal review of the book ended ...it is one which should become compulsory reading for those who, in future years, may have to grasp the poisoned chalice of regimental restructuring'