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J.B. Potter serves as Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Languages at Hampden-Sydney College. He holds a B.A. in History and German from Hampden-Sydney College (2011) and an M.A. in German from Middlebury College (2015). Potter is also pursuing graduate studies at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.
His educational background includes:
- B.A. in History and German, Hampden-Sydney College, 2011
- M.A. in German, Middlebury College's C.V. Starr School at Johannes Gutenberg University, 2015
Potter's research explores military history through Clausewitzian theory, German cultural studies, and ethical analysis of warfare in film. His scholarly work examines how moral forces shape military outcomes, as demonstrated in his analysis of the Afghan military collapse, and investigates justifications of violence in historical war contexts. He approaches contemporary crises through historical and philosophical lenses, connecting past events to present challenges.
His publications in Military Review and Small Wars & Insurgencies reflect his interdisciplinary approach to understanding conflict. Potter's work bridges military theory, historical analysis, and cultural studies, revealing how intangible moral factors often determine military outcomes more decisively than material resources.
Professional experience includes:
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Hampden-Sydney College
- Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Mainz, Germany
- Translator in Mainz, Germany
- German teacher and tennis coach at Virginia high schools
