Patrick K. O’Donnell is a historian, public speaker, and bestselling author of 14 books and scores of films and documentaries spanning the American Revolution to the Battle of Fallujah. He is a leading expert on America’s elite.

Patrick K. O’Donnell is a historian, public speaker, and bestselling author of 14 books and scores of films and documentaries spanning the American Revolution to the Battle of Fallujah. He is a leading expert on America’s elite.

July 1, 2026 · 22 min

A military historian, bestselling author, and public speaker has written 14 critically acclaimed books that recount the epic stories of America's wars from the Revolution to Iraq. A Fellow at Mount Vernon, he is the recipient of numerous national book awards. He is a premier expert on elite and special operations units and irregular warfare, and is a Director and Historian at the OSS Society.

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