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The article offers a report from a July 6-7, 2012 conference in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany on the political history of Prussia under the rule of Frederick II. Topics of presentations given included the development of European nations in the 18th century, Frederick's increased efficiency of the Prussian military, and Frederick's legacy to Prussia.

The article offers information on a transnational conference that focused on the military history of the national defense departments and armed forces of nation-states such as France and Germany from the 19th to the 20th century. It took place in Paris, France on June 20, 2011. Papers presented at the conference discussed topics including the army constitutions of nation-states, the management of colonial military troops, and the development of the French and German national armies.

The article presents a report from a June 30, 2011 conference in Berlin, Germany on cultural transfer during the period of European occupation in the 20th century. Topics of presentations given included the perception of the Polish government during the occupation of Poland during World Wars I and II, the role of German occupiers of Vichy France in the provisioning of metal resources, and the experiences of Soviet military officers in Germany during World War II.