John W. Hall

John W. Hall is the Ambrose-Hesseltine Professor of U.S. Military History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of History (College of Letters and Science). A retired U.S. Army Reserve colonel, he previously served as a historian for institutions including West Point and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Education: Ph.D., M.A. (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill); B.S. (U.S. Military Academy).

Research Interests: Focuses on military history with emphases on Native American-European colonial conflicts, Revolutionary Era military strategies, and 'small wars' involving irregular forces. Current project: military history of Indian Removal in the southeastern U.S.

Teaching & Grants: Teaches courses like 'American Military History' and 'The History of War in Film.' Received Vilas Associate fellowship (2011-2012) and multiple teaching awards including the 2015 Distinguished Faculty Award.

Awards:

• 2015 Army Historical Foundation Writing Award
• 2014 Kiekhofer Teaching Award
• 2012 Yao Teaching Award

Publications: Includes Uncommon Defense: Indian Allies in the Black Hawk War (2009) and articles analyzing Washington's military legacy, Seminole War campaigns, and austerity's impact on military strategy.