Pritzker Military Library Presents

- Season 14

(2019)

Authors Finney and Mayfield discuss their book about ethics and professionalism in today's military.

Andrew Roberts discusses his book about the iconic WWII leader., Winston Churchill.

James Holland discusses his book about the biggest air battle of WWII.

Richard Natonski and Marc Warren provide an analysis of the phenomenon of hybrid warfare, where military units confront non-state actors that blend unrestricted warfare tactics and operations with the weaponry of conventional forces.

Stephen L. Moore discusses his book Uncommon Valor about the highly covert Vietnam War-era Studies and Observation Group.

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Medal of Honor recipient Al Lynch discusses with co-author Richard Ernsberger their forthcoming book about Lynch's life from a bullied kid to warrior.

Steven Sodergren discusses his book about the transition to trench warfare during the Civil War and its impact on Union soldiers.

Nimrod Frazerdiscusses his latest book about the story of three U.S. Army Divisions tasked with capturing the Côte de Châtillon during the Meuse-Argonne offensive.

Peter Shinkle discusses his book, revealing Bobby Cutler's full story for the first time and showing how valued he was by Eisenhower, as a trusted friend and advisor on security and Cold War policy.

Joseph Lengyel talks about his service and the role of the National Guard.

Weinberg and Prados discuss the important role of code breaking and espionage in the Second World War.

Trent Hone discusses his book which explains the US Navy's development of doctrine from 1898 to 1945 and reveals how the Navy embraced innovation.

Pamela Toler discusses her book which details the stories of women who fought because they wanted to, because they had to, or because they could.

Gordon H. Mueller discusses his book titled "Everything We Have" written in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

Benn Steil discusses his book which provides a detailed recounting of The Marshall Plan.

Thomas Conner discusses the history and practice of the American Battle Monuments Commission.

Michael Neiberg details the events that took place surrounding the Treaty of Versailles.

Stephen Bourque discusses his book titled Beyond the Beach, which provides an important analysis of the Allied air war against France in 1944.

Rick Atkinson discusses his latest book titled The British Are Coming, which is the first volume of his new trilogy about the American Revolution.

Paula Thornhill discusses her book about institutions, challenges and evolution in the American military since 1789.

Brian Winski visits the Museum and Library to discuss the 101st Airborne Division and the role of the U.S. Army.

Tom Hone discusses his masterful, all-embracing work detailing both the American and Japanese sides of the pivotal Battle of Midway in World War II.

Ben Runkle provides a fascinating history of the U.S. Army's greatest World War II Commanders in the years between the Great War and World War 2.

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Author William Trimble discusses the life and professional career of Admiral John S. McCain, Sr. Spanning most of the first half of the twentieth century, McCain's life and career highlight the integration of aviation into the Navy, emphasizing the evolution of the aircraft carrier from a tactical element of the fleet stressing sea control to a strategic force capable of long-range power projection.

Pentagon defense expert, former U.S. Army Ranger and author Paul Scharre explores what it would mean to give machines authority over the ultimate decision of life or death. As a leading expert in emerging weapons technologies, Scharre draws on deep research and firsthand experience to explore how these next-generation weapons are changing warfare.