Earlier this month I attended the 48th congress of the International Commission for Military History in Istanbul, Turkey. I received the André Corvisier Prize, an annual award for the best PhD thesis in military history, and delivered a plenary address on my research. Besides attending the academic proceedings, I had the chance to explore the ancient city of Istanbul and visit Troy and Gallipoli as part of a post-conference tour. The experience was unforgettable, and I am grateful for the hospitality of the ICMH and the conference’s hosts at the National Defence University of Turkey.
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