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Military history is a field that studies warfare and its societal impacts, including battle strategies, weaponry progression, and military technology evolution. It's crucial for understanding societal evolution and informing military strategies. Strategists can learn from victories and defeats by analysing past wars to inform future decisions. Military history also reveals societal responses to conflict, guiding efforts to prevent future wars and promote peace. Additionally, it fosters national identity by allowing societies to remember and honour their past. In essence, military history provides valuable insights into the past, present, and human nature.

Military History

7 Brilliant Acts of Psychological Warfare in History

Manipulating perception to influence enemy behaviour has helped shaped the course of history. These tactics, known as ‘psyops’, aim to unnerve the mind—demoralizing, confusing or coercing an enemy, without firing a shot.

Ohio Class Cruise Missile Submarine (SSGN), USS Ohio berths alongside Diamantine Pier, Fleet Base West, HMAS Stirling with Collins Class Submarine, HMAS Waller in the foreground.

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USS Ohio Is Being Replenished in the Land Down Under

The Brisbane visit highlights the city’s importance in hosting US submarines during WWII; as well as long-standing maritime cooperation and evolving support capabilities. The Ohio was accompanied by one of only two operational submarine tenders.

Sabre aircraft thunders through the sky during the Wings Over Illawarra Air Show.

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The P-61 Black Widow Was a Night Predator

Radar technology and purpose-built design gave it a pioneering edge, shaping the future of aviation through its impact on night operations and aircraft development. Also influenced the development of post-war aircraft, including Sabres and Phantoms.

A No. 100 Squadron Lockheed Hudson aircraft performs an aerial handling display over RAAF Base East Sale during No. 32 Squadron's 80th Anniversary celebrations.

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Wartime spies posed as swagmen near Townsville, historian's research reveals

Townsville was a key WWII Allied logistics hub. New research has uncovered evidence highlighting how vulnerable northern Australia was to infiltration and spying. The suspected Japanese spy landed near a Townsville cattle property, but vanished.

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The Importance of the Battle of Cannae

While undeniably a victory, Cannae serves as a grim reminder of the supremacy of the strategic over the tactical, and the difficulty of translating even the most tremendous tactical successes into new strategic realities.

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Here is every rifle Marines have used in the last 250 years

A new feature on the US Marine Corps website showing the history of its long-arms—from the flintlock muskets of the Continental Navy, to the current M27—is part of the Corps’ 250th birthday celebrations.

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US, Japan mark 80 years since the end of the Battle of Okinawa

By the spring of 1945, Japan was on the retreat. In April that year, American troops landed on the beaches of Okinawa and claimed victory over Japan three months later—but at a cost.

Commodore Eric Young, CCS, RAN representing Chief of Navy laid a history book at the Battle of the Coral Sea commemoration service at the Australian-American memorial in Canberra on 10 May 2024.

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Heritage Honour for Ships Sunk in Battle of the Coral Sea

The WW2 battle was crucial to Australia's defence. Three US ships were sunk and 600 lives lost. Formal recognition helps protect historical sites and acknowledge the lives lost—ensuring future generations understand their significance and sacrifice.

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Hell’n Pelican II bomber returns to Papua New Guinea in historic milestone

The American Douglas A-20 Havoc light bomber ‘Hell’n Pelican II’ crashed in Papua New Guinea during World War II. The aircraft was found in 1976 and reassembled at RAAF Base Amberley in the 1980s.

A Douglas DC-3 aircraft conducts a fly past during the Bombing of Darwin Commemorative Ceremony held at the Darwin Cenotaph, NT.

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Handwritten notes reveal Churchill's penicillin concern ahead of D-Day.

Penicillin was seen as vital to reduce casualties. Newly released wartime documents reveal his determination to secure penicillin supplies—highlighting the critical role of preparation and innovation in improving medical outcomes during major operations.