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Defence College Battlefield Archaeology Course
The Defence College of Management and Technology is launching its inaugural short course in Conflict Archaeology.
12th to 16th May 2008
Cranfield University, Shrivenham, Swindon, Wiltshire, UK
Exploring new avenues in the multi-disciplined approach to Conflict Archaeology and looking out from the battlefield to see combat in context this course is intended for all those interested in Conflict Archaeology.
Ranging in scope from Prehistoric warfare through to the archaeology of modern, total warfare the course will be applicable to archaeologists, military personnel, scientists, and heritage managers, as well as those with a general interest in this rapidly developing field.
It will include hands-on sessions as well as formal lectures.
Topics that will be covered in the course include:- Battlefield Tour with expert guides
- Live firing on the ranges
- Unique access to expertise and facilities of the Defence Academy of United Kingdom
- Wide period overview with many expert speakers including Glenn Foard, Tim Sutherland, Roger Thomas and Simon James
- Keynote speaker - Prof Richard Holmes, author of numerous books of military history, including Tommy and Dusty Warriors
Course leaders: Martin Brown (Defence Estates) and Peter Masters (DCMT, Cranfield Forensic Institute)
Further details can be found at the DCMT website:
http://www.cranfiel d.ac.uk/dcmt/ departments/ dmas/centre% 20for%20material s%20science% 20and%20engineer ing/page21152. jsp
Or from Peter Masters
T: +44(0)1793 4465
E: p.masters@cranfield .ac.uk
Martin Brown FSA MIFA
Environmental Adviser (Archaeology)
Building 21
Westdown Camp
Tilshead
Wilts
SP3 4RS
01980 674867
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