David Kohnen, Ph.D.
Associate Professor John B. Hattendorf Center for Maritime Historical Research
Biography
David Kohnen is the Captain Tracy Barrett Kittredge Scholar of War Studies and Maritime History. He earned his Ph.D. with the Laughton Professor of Naval History in the War Studies Department at the University of London, King’s College London. He subsequently served as the founding director of the John B. Hattendorf Center for Maritime Historical Research and as executive director of the Naval War College Museum. In his published works, Kohnen focuses upon the history of the British Empire and its influence upon American sea power.
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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
Naval Order of the United States
North Atlantic Society of Oceanic History
Naval Institute
King's College London Alumni Association
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