Parish Notices
Wednesday 22nd June
7.30pm (arrive from 7pm) – ‘The Changing of the Guard: The British Army since 9/11’ with Simon Akam
Simon Akam will discuss his work on the evolution of the British Army since 9/11, whether the military will learn from its experiences over the past twenty years, the impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal, the process of researching and writing the book and the reaction it has received on publication. Read more
Article: “Salisbury Military History Society hosts author of controversial book” (Salisbury Journal)
For Full Members, the cost of entry is included in your annual subscription. For all other attendees, you can pay £10 on the door.
We accept cash, card and cheque payments at meetings. Cheques should be made out to the ‘Salisbury Military History Society’. For bank transfers, the Society’s account details can be found on the membership form here. As we’re half way through 2022, part-year fees apply (see here).
The bookstall will be open at next week’s talk for purchases and donations.
Upcoming talks
Wed 27th July – ‘Victory in Burma’ with Lt. Col. Mike Tickner
Wed 24th Aug – ‘Old Wardour Castle & Salisbury during the English Civil War’ with Julian Humphrys
Wed 28th Sept – ‘Dünkirchen 1940: The German View of Dunkirk’ with Col. Robert Kershaw
Wed 26th Oct – ‘Counter-Insurgency in Malaya: An Imperial Success Story’ with Dr. Robert Lyman
Wed 23rd Nov – ‘The Soldier’s Soldier: A Leadership Life – Erwin Rommel’ with Prof. Lloyd Clark
For more information on all our talks, click through to each from our ‘Events’ webpage
Member benefits
In addition to a significant discount on entry to monthly talks, Full Members can benefit from the Society’s ongoing relationships with local organisations including museums and shops. Find out more here
Review: ‘Zulu Rising: The epic story of the battle of Isandlwana’ with Ian Knight (Wednesday 25th May)
The origins of the Anglo-Zulu War were rooted in the Napoleonic Wars. Southern Africa was a way point en route from Europe to India and the Far East so when Napoleon took the Netherlands, the British seized Cape Town from the Boers and established the Cape Colony. However, southern Africa was a complex backwater in which the British Government had no inclination of becoming embroiled. The discovery of diamonds at Kimberley was certainly enticing though and Sir Henry Bartle Frere, High Commissioner of Southern Africa, proposed a confederacy with the Boers and Zulus based on the Canadian model. Bartle Frere knew that subjugating the Zulus would cause all other tribes to cede to the British so he provoked them by making an impossible ultimatum to spark war. But Bartle Frere underestimated the Zulus both diplomatically and militarily and so began a six-month war not sanctioned by his political masters, but ultimately committed to so as to bring about a successful conclusion.
Your Committee
The Society is led by an enthusiastic Committee that books speakers, hosts talks, organises events and fulfils administrative requirements. Most of your current Committee has served for almost three years and so we’re always keen to invite new postholders to join us in order to encourage fresh ideas. Andy will be stepping down as Secretary once a successor has been appointed, so please do reply to this email or speak to any Committee member at the next meeting if you’re interested in this position or any others.
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