Dr. Jonathan Abel
@HistorianAbel
Husband and father. Associate Professor of Military History at CGSC. Historian of 18th-c France. Podcaster. @UNThistory PhD. Opinions own/no endorsements
We are looking for a new acquisitions editor! If you have a solid background in peer-reviewed scholarly publishing, an interest in both quality and market, and of course, impeccable judgment, this may the perfect position for you. #AcademicBooks
We’ve teased a lot - now it’s official. In conjunction with @GreatWarGroup @PikeGrey1418 and I are going to be guests of @TheWWImuseum in Kansas City on 23rd August. For all Americans who want to come out to play, more info 👇🏼 @PegasusBooksUSA
The father of American independence and the individual who probably did the most to secure it. #twitterstorians
A good explanation of why Hanson’s work must be approached with caution
Worth answering 'on main' & cross-posting from The Good Place. Victor Davis Hanson's work has been reappraised in 2 ways: the quality of his work substantially changed post-1998, but also the arguments of his early work experienced pushback, which he has largely not answered. 1/
🚨New episode🚨- the Battle of Aspern-Essling, Napoleon's first defeat in a decade! Special guest Nick Kramer @nkramer5812 joins the show to discuss this important setback in Napoleon's career and how the Emperor and his opponents reacted to it. open.spotify.com/episode/2tMlMe…
Out now: my translation of Guibert’s forgotten work that laid the foundation for operational-level warfare brill.com/display/title/…
I will post nothing about Waterloo today, because I don’t celebrate defeats #twitterstorians
Same, on French army command in the Seven Years War
I'll be speaking here in November, on the topic "Unity of Command during the Crusades."
My latest for @WarOnTheRocks analyzes Gen. Zachary Taylor’s 1846 campaign in northern Mexico and the U.S. Army’s hard-won victory at Monterrey. Thanks to War on the Rocks for inviting this piece, for the skillful edits, and for guiding it to publication. warontherocks.com/2025/06/mexica…
Teaching Race to Rabaul this morning to @HistorianAbel History through #Wargaming. RTR is a logistics focused game from Volko Ruhnke and @___PHALANX coming soon. Our students @USACGSC @ArmyUniversity are getting first crack at this #wargaming prototype!!!
What is/are the best books on Gálvez’s campaigns in the AWI? #twitterstorians @HerreraMilHist
Decision Making in History @HistorianAbel with #wargaming using @___PHALANX Race to the Rhine. A great game about sustainment for @USACGSC @ArmyUniversity
Today with @HistorianAbel @usacgsc @ArmyUniversity Supply Lines of the American Revolution a #wargaming about the logistical challenges faced by both sides. The scarcity facing both players means making tough decisions- always a great learning outcome!
I was chosen, without any merit of my own. Now, with fear and trembling, I come to you as a brother, who desires to be the servant of your faith and joy, walking with you on the path of God’s love, for He wants us all to be united in one family.
Princeton University Press sale 🤝my money #twitterstorians
History through Wargaming @USACGSC @ArmyUniversity @HistorianAbel we play @gmtgames Nevsky! Medieval Operations.
Today with @HistorianAbel @usacgsc @armyuniversity playing @SebastianBae favorite Friedrich #wargaming #simulations #army an accessible #wargame that explores the Seven Years War.
French soldiers demonstrating walking fire and reloading on the move with the RSC Modèle 1917 semi-automatic rifle. ca. February-March 1918