Firepower: Lessons from WWII Seminar Series

This seminar series examines the decisive role of artillery and joint fires in World War II, highlighting how coordinated firepower shaped the outcomes of major campaigns. Drawing on historical case studies and expert analysis, the sessions will connect these lessons to contemporary military strategy and operational planning.

About the Firepower Seminar Series

The Firepower: Lessons from WWII seminar series, hosted by the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company, explores the importance of artillery and joint fires during WWII, drawing lessons for contemporary military decision-making. This series of four events will be held across Australia, featuring presentations from leading experts and moderated panel discussions. The seminars are designed for military personnel, defence professionals, and history enthusiasts to gain insight into Australia’s military past and its relevance today, followed by a networking event with a keynote address.

Seminar schedule

The series consists of four scheduled events across Australia in 2026, each focusing on a distinct theme.

1. The ‘Road to War’, Melbourne
2. The Defence of the Australian Continent, Brisbane (registration link to come)
3. Campaign Theatre Adaptation (applying global experience in Australia’s region), Adelaide (registration link to come)
4. Joint Fires in the Littoral (applying modern lethal effects in Australia’s approaches), Canberra (registration link to come)

About the Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company

The Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company (RAAHC) is a public company and a volunteer not-for-profit organisation of members. The Company’s core purpose is to promote the significance of Australia’s Artillery, its history, and heritage.

The Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company's Firepower Partners

The Firepower Seminar Series is proudly delivered in collaboration with key organisations that support the preservation, study, and advancement of Australia’s military history and heritage. These partnerships reflect a shared commitment to honouring service, fostering scholarship, and engaging the wider community as part of the Australian Army’s 125th Birthday commemorations.