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Military History Online resources

Here are some excellent online resources for military history research:

  1. U.S. Army Center of Military History (CMH) – This official site provides extensive research materials, including detailed unit histories, campaign studies, lineage and honors information, and official military publications. It is a vital resource for studying the history of the U.S. Army from its origins to the present day

    history.army.mil

  2. The Society for Military History (SMH) – A professional organization dedicated to military history scholarship. It publishes The Journal of Military History, which features scholarly articles, book reviews, and bibliographies of recent works in the field. The society also offers links to archives, online publications, and military organizations relevant to historians

    smh-hq.org

  3. Journal of Military History – This quarterly academic journal, published by the Society for Military History, contains peer-reviewed articles on all aspects of military history across different periods and regions. It is accessible to members and through institutions

    smh-hq.org
  4. The National Archives (U.S.) – The Genealogy Research in Military Records section of the National Archives provides access to U.S. military service records, pension applications, bounty land warrants, and other valuable historical documents. This is a crucial resource for researching military personnel from the Revolutionary War to modern conflicts. Learn more at National Archives Military Records
  5. Imperial War Museum (UK) – The IWM provides extensive collections of wartime documents, photographs, and oral histories covering British and Commonwealth military history. You can explore their archives at IWM’s website.

  6. Military History at RAND Corporation – RAND conducts research on military strategy, operations, and history. Their website features reports and analysis on various military history topics. Explore at RAND Military Research.

  7. Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) – NHHC offers extensive resources on U.S. naval history, including ship records, biographies, and combat narratives. Visit NHHC for more details.