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Echoes of War teaches military history. From April 2026 we will be offering short online courses and a membership program.

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Echoes of War goes beyond simplistic and superficial concepts about war, to deliver high quality, university-level knowledge without the commitment and big cost.

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About Jean

Highly regarded for his ability to make history feel relevant and alive, Jean Bou is a former Australian War Memorial historian, university lecturer and holds a PhD in History.

Having taught at one of Australia’s top universities for over a decade, Jean is passionate about historical accuracy and helping people understand the complexities of history.

Jean shares his knowledge widely, having led courses and lectured at the Australian National University, the Australian Defence Force Academy, and the Australian War College. At the Australian National University, Jean led a War Studies major and a post-graduate program in strategic studies.

As an accomplished presenter, Jean is sought out for his ability turn complex, historical narratives into compelling and captivating stories.

Jean is the author or editor of ten books on Australian military history, published multiple historical journal articles and presented at global conferences.

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What does Echoes of War do?

Echoes of War teaches military history. From April 2026 we will be offering short online courses and a membership program.

Who is behind Echoes of War?

Highly regarded for his ability to make history feel relevant and alive, Jean Bou is an Australian historian with a French name and a PhD in History. He was formerly a historian at the Australian War Memorial and is an experienced university lecturer.

Having taught at one of Australia’s top universities for over a decade, Jean is passionate about historical accuracy and relatable storytelling.

Jean shares his knowledge widely, having led educational programs and taught at the Australian National University, the Australian Defence Force Academy, and the Australian War College. At the Australian National University, Jean also convened a War Studies major and a post-graduate program in strategic studies.

An accomplished speaker, Jean is known for his ability to distill complex historical events into compelling and captivating stories.

Jean is widely published and the author or editor of ten books on Australian military history.

Who is this for?

If you are interested in military history, Echoes of War is for you.

What topics do Echoes of War cover?

We are passionate about the history of war and we have a lot of knowledge to share across a broad range of topics. Currently, we are focused on Australia’s history of warfare. It’s a fascinating and complex topic and is a worthy place to begin our journey, even if you are not Australian.

How is Echoes of War different?

We are credentialed historians of war with deep expertise. We created Echoes of War to give you access to high quality military history that is not readily available to the average enthusiast.

Gain university level knowledge, without the commitment and cost, centred on the how and why of historical events.

How flexible is course delivery?

We deliver courses on a platform designed to support you to go at your own pace.

However, You can stop and start as often as you wish while you have access to the course.

How long do I have access to the course?

Once you have enrolled in a course, you have six months to complete it, and we will send you reminders as you approach the end of your six months.

If you have a membership, you will have access to any course you have enrolled in for as long as you are a member.

I have questions! Can I talk to the people behind the courses?

You can! When you sign up for a course, it includes several sessions where you have direct access to our historians about the history of war. Courses launching in April 2026. Keep an eye on our social media pages and sign up to our newsletter. for special Q+A posts.

You can also check our FAQs if you have general questions about Echoes of War or email us at info@echoesofwar.com.au.

Can I get university credit for Echoes courses?

You will gain access to university-level knowledge at Echoes of War. There are no assessments here though. This is great for you, but it means we can’t provide credit for university.

Were we to do these things, you would be writing essays and doing exams, we’d have to mark them, and you’d be paying a lot more money.

Can I start a course whenever I want?

Yes, our courses are designed to be flexible. You don’t need to attend at set times, and you can enrol and access course materials straight away.

We recommend you start fairly soon after signing up though – we’re confident you’ll be fascinated by the content covered.

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