Garth Pratten

Associate Professor Garth Pratten is an historian in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs. He holds an SFHEA credential and has held roles at the Australian Army’s Training Command, Australian War Memorial, Deakin University, and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. His research focuses on military operations, counter-insurgency, and peacekeeping, with fieldwork in 8 countries including Afghanistan.

Education: BA (Honours) from Melbourne University and PhD from Deakin University. Awards include the CEW Bean Prize (2006) and Templer Medal nomination (2010). He edited the Australian Battalion Commanders in the Second World War (2010) and currently serves as Series Editor of the Australian Army Campaign Series.

Research interests span WWII command structures, peacekeeping effectiveness, and military cohesion. Recent work analyzes Australian involvement in Borneo (2024), Ethiopia/Eritrea (2001-05), and Sierra Leone (2001-03). His articles address strategic planning in colonial campaigns and modern peace operations.

• Scientific Awards: CEW Bean Prize, Templer Medal runner-up
• Grants: AusCSCAP (2018-19), Defence Grant (2017-18)
• Labs/Teams: Australian Army History Publishing Steering Committee