War Books Profile: Major John Spencer
Major John Spencer, a scholar here at MWI shares his top five books on warfare.
Read MoreJohn Spencer | 06.28.16 | War Books
Major John Spencer, a scholar here at MWI shares his top five books on warfare.
Read MoreJohn Spencer | 05.27.16 | MWI Podcast
MWI’s John Spencer sat down with Major DJ Skelton to discuss the second battle of Fallujah, how he was wounded, his recovery, and post-traumatic growth.
Read MoreJohn Spencer and Lionel Beehner | 04.18.16 | Events, Videos
Medal of Honor recipient SSG (ret) Ryan Pitts spoke to cadets about the lessons of the Battle of Wanat, Afghanistan.
Read MoreJohn Spencer | 04.12.16 | Commentary & Analysis
Major John Spencer provides details on the challenges of the U.S. Army’s Ranger School and recommendations on what Soldiers can do to prepare for them – or not.
Read MoreJohn Spencer | 04.11.16 | Events
On 6 April 2016, the Modern War Institute hosted LTC (R) Jason Amerine for a MWI Speaker Series event on his experiences in Afghanistan.
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