David Kohnen, Ph.D.
Professor John B. Hattendorf Center for Maritime Historical Research
Biography
David Kohnen serves as the Captain T.B. Kittredge Historian at the Naval War College. He is an award winning maritime museum exhibition producer and the author of several historical studies of American sea power. Having served in the enlisted ranks, Kohnen completed thirty years among active and reserve ranks as punctuated by multiple deployments as a Naval officer afloat and ashore in designated combat areas on the global stage after 11 September 2001.
Contact Information
Areas of Expertise
- Civil-Military Relations
- Command and Control
- International Relations
- JPME
- Maritime History
- Maritime Strategy
- Military Planning
- Operational Warfare
- Peace Operations
- United Nations
Professional Highlights
Capt. Tracy B. Kittredge Scholar for War Studies and Maritime History
Director, John B. Hattendorf Center for Maritime Historical Research
Education
Ph.D., University of London, King’s College, 2013, War Studies (Maritime and Naval History)
M.A., Naval War College, 2007, National Security and Strategic Studies
M.A., Old Dominion University, 1997, History
B.A., University of Iowa, 1993, History
Other Honors
Themed Entertainment Association, “Thea” Award for best Museum Exhibition, U-505
2007
American Association of Museums, Excellence in Exhibition, U-505
2005
American Association of Museums, Excellence in Museum Publications Design, U-505
North Atlantic Society of Oceanic History, Philip Chadwick Foster-Smith Award
2011
External Memberships and Associations
Royal Historical Society, United Kingdom (FRHist.S.)
Fellow
King’s College London
Research Fellow
King’s College London
Alumni Association Chair, Greater New England
The Allies Museum
National Committee Member
Governor of Rhode Island Semiquincentennial Committee (RI-250)
Governor of Rhode Island Appointed Commissioner, World War I Centenary Commission
Anne S.K. Brown Military Collection at Brown University
Advisor, Board of Management
Naval Order of the United States, Newport, Rhode Island
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Life Member
Naval War College Foundation
Life Member
U.S. Naval Institute
Life Member
National Eagle Scout Association
Life Member
Australian Naval Institute
Member
Peruvian Naval War College Review
Member, Editorial Board
Pritzker Military Museum and Library
Member
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