Nowadays, Defence Historical Service is a topic that has gained relevance in various areas of daily life. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Defence Historical Service has become a central point of discussion and interest for many. Both academically and personally, Defence Historical Service has sparked curiosity and debate about its implications and consequences. Whether in the social, political, economic or scientific context, Defence Historical Service has generated endless reflections and research that seek to unravel its complexities and consequences for today's society. In this article, we will explore some of the most relevant dimensions of Defence Historical Service and its impact on our environment.
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In France, the Defence Historical Service (Service historique de la défense; SHD) is the archives centre of Ministry of Defence and its armed forces. It was set up by decree in 2005.
The SHD consists of the "Centre historique des archives" at Vincennes, the "Centre des archives de l’armement et du personnel" at Châtellerault and a number of smaller repositories. In total, the archives contain about 300 km of records of which 100 km are at Vincennes and 70 km at Châtellerault.
The SHD also harbors a research lab in War Studies, the "Division Recherches, Études et Enseignement (DREE)", staffed by ca. 20 professional historians, including both military officers and academic scholars. It deals prominently with French military history (17th-20th century) but some of its members also research broader issues of European, North American or global history.[1]