Andrew Wiest

Andrew Wiest is Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi and Founding Director of the Dale Center for the Study of War & Society. He teaches courses including World Civilizations, American Military History, Vietnam, and Terrorism.

Research examines military history with emphasis on Vietnam, World War I, and modern warfare. Publications analyze combat experiences, veteran narratives, and geopolitical contexts of conflicts. Recent books focus on Vietnam War unit histories and veteran impacts.

Awards include:

• Society for Military History Distinguished Book Award
• Emmy nomination for documentary 'Brothers in War'

Documentary contributions encompass historical consulting for National Geographic ('Brothers in War'), BBC ('Timewatch'), and History Channel ('Vietnam in HD'). Serves as historical advisor for media productions on modern warfare themes.