FREE LECTURE - OUR ANZAC DAY SEASON EVENT How did the AIF on the Western Front end up with a railway regiment of around 1,500 soldiers and how did NSW Government Railways designed locomotives end up wandering around France? Hear about this little-known side of the Anzac story.

Troops of the 2nd NSW Mounted Rifles crossing the Orange River while on service in South Africa, 1901. Australian War Memorial A04337 #History

December 1899: A Troop of ‘A’ Squadron NSW Mounted Rifles on Parade at Cape Town, South Africa, soon after their arrival from Australia. Australian War Memorial A05208 #History

Historical reenactors in dress uniform ride in the Royal New South Wales Lancers’ parade, Parramatta NSW, 30 August 2014. #History

Congratulations to the winners of the Distinguished Book Awards! This honor recognizes the best book-length publications in English on military history from the past three years—make sure to check out these books!

Historical reenactors in dress uniform ride in the Royal New South Wales Lancers’ parade, Parramatta NSW, 30 August 2014. #History

December 1899: A Troop of ‘A’ Squadron NSW Mounted Rifles on Parade at Cape Town, South Africa, soon after their arrival from Australia. Australian War Memorial A05208 #History

Troops of the 2nd NSW Mounted Rifles crossing the Orange River while on service in South Africa, 1901. Australian War Memorial A04337 #History

First published in 1757, A Treatise of Artillery is a striking example of 18th century military science in print. The volume covers guns, carriages, mortars, sieges, and more. View it in the Field, our new digital library: https://t.co/K6hMPDUf4L

Some snapshots from the 1882 Egyptian campaign https://t.co/Aai6X0zaxD

A Ceremonial Sunset was held at 📍 HMAS Albatross to mark the 125th birthday of the @Australian_Navy, bringing together serving members, veterans, and invited guests in a moment of reflection and pride. The ceremony paid tribute to generations of sailors who have served the

“The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became the truth” — George Orwell

For advice on conserving war memorials in Scotland please see @HistEnvScot's guide at https://t.co/q0B61pDTUh

A personal tribute to an inspiring author: https://t.co/3AbQzX8HR0

Sir Arthur Roden Cutler, VC, AK, KCMG, KCVO, CBE, Governor of New South Wales, attending the opening of Castle Hill RSL Club, Sydney, on 28 September 1974. Troopers of the Royal NSW Lancers formed the guard of honour. #History

⚓ The Royal Barge at @PHDockyard dates from the late 1600s and once carried Charles II on ceremonial visits to the fleet. More than a century later, boats like this joined the Thames procession for the funeral of Horatio Nelson in 1806. https://t.co/wv3sJRrMX3

Most Kingstonians want statue of Sir John A. Macdonald back: poll https://t.co/nuzaGkxJiF

Sir Arthur Roden Cutler, VC, AK, KCMG, KCVO, CBE, Governor of New South Wales, attending the opening of Castle Hill RSL Club, Sydney, on 28 September 1974. Troopers of the Royal NSW Lancers formed the guard of honour. #History

The Anzac Memorial Trustees Military History Prize 2026. Valued at $10,000, the Anzac Memorial Trustees Military History Prize is being awarded as part of the NSW History Awards. Applications close Friday, 10 April at 5pm. Details here: https://t.co/LCmbiqac1h

Roger Fenton was one of the first war photographers. He captured images of the Crimean War (1853–1856)