Dale A. Jenkins
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9/11 Patriot Day – 25th Remembrance Year
Twenty-five years ago, the attacks of September 11, 2001, changed...
Naval War College Award Presentation
Sharing a great moment captured at the Naval War College. From left...
A Great Day of Naval History in Boston
It was an honor spending America 250 aboard the U.S.S. Constitution...
A Reflection on America’s 250th
This Independence Day carries a little extra weight. 250 years is a...
Remembering the Victory at Midway
On this day in 1942, the course of World War II changed forever. We...
Countdown to Midway: On This Day, 1942
Decryption experts at Pearl Harbor broke the Japanese code that...
A Lasting Tribute at PBI: Remembering Navy Ace Capt. David McCampbell
The Terminal Building at Palm Beach International Airport is named...
Reflections from the Ends of the Earth with Adm. Heidi Berg
On December 4, I attended the 125th Anniversary Dinner of the Ends...
A Reflection for Veterans Day
As a former naval officer, Veterans Day always brings a deep sense...
Friday Reflection:
A Declaration Time Capsule
Reflections on Independence, Youthful Fire, and the Spark That...
The Unsung Heroes of the Battle of Midway
By May 27, 1942, a week prior to the Battle of Midway, the code...
A Memorial Day Weekend Greeting to All
They stood watch over freedom, and some gave all to defend it. This...
Webinar at the National Museum of the Pacific War 🎖️
Join author Dale A. Jenkins as he breaks down Admiral...
Doris Miller: A Pearl Harbor Hero’s Legacy for the Holidays
Happy Holidays to One and All! 🎁🎄 As we gather to celebrate the...
SeaHistory.org Event News
Join me for a Zoom seminar with the National Maritime Historical...
Articles Published
Video – FDR: A Master Communicator | Diplomats & Admirals Excerpt
One of the things that has always inspired me about Franklin D. Roosevelt is how he turned profound physical adversity into one of his greatest strengths: his...
Lessons from Rome: Leadership, Power, and the Absence of Rivals
The Roman Empire developed as a civilization over seven centuries from the city of Rome to an empire encompassing the territories on the entire shoreline of the Mediterranean Sea, north to the...
Thoughts of War, Peace and Napoleon
In 1804, in a pompous ceremony in Notre Dame cathedral, Napoleon placed the royal crown of France on his own head and proclaimed himself Emperor of France. The ceremony took place with Pope Pius VII...
Remembering the Leader Behind the “Day of Infamy” Speech
As Pearl Harbor Remembrance Week continues, we turn from the attack itself to the man who addressed a shaken nation the following day: President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Before delivering the...
China’s Armed Forces Buildup: Yesterday’s News or Tomorrow’s?
As the world watched the impressive display of Chinese armed forces parade through Tiananmen Square on September 3, thoughts turned to the person in charge of it all. Who are we dealing with? Is...
Standing Ready: The U.S. Navy’s Response to 9/11
On this Patriot Day, we honor those lost on September 11, 2001, and the many who rose in service afterward. The U.S. Navy, like all branches of our armed forces, stood ready in the hours, days, and...
Admiral Nimitz’s Prepared, but Forgotten, Battle Plan for Midway
Introduction The Pacific Fleet naval victory at Midway on June 4, 1942 is one of the greatest in the history of the U.S. Navy, and one of the most significant victories in the history of armed...
USS Constitution as Flagship of the CNO: Support Grows Among Navy Leadership
The proposal to designate USS Constitution—the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat—as the flagship of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) is gaining support from top voices in the U.S. Navy....
Midway Like You’ve Never Heard It: Declassified Documents & a Candid Conversation
June is Midway Month. Eighty-three years ago, the course of the Pacific War turned on a knife's edge during the Battle of Midway—a victory shaped by intelligence, timing, and the courage of U.S....
Excerpts & Reviews
From Dale’s Bookshelf: Super Destroyers (Robert C. Stern) Review
Robert C. Stern, Super Destroyers, Seaforth Publishing (Imprint of...
Featured Diplomats & Admirals Excerpt: FDR
In 1941, as the United States faced the threat of another horrific...
Countdown to Midway: Spruance | DIPLOMATS & ADMIRALS Excerpt
On board Enterprise some of the staff officers were urging Admiral...
Countdown to Midway: McClusky | DIPLOMATS & ADMIRALS Excerpt
Lieutenant Commander Wade McClusky, commander of the Enterprise air...
DIPLOMATS & ADMIRALS Excerpt: Ambassador Grew
On September 27, (1941) Japanese Foreign Minister Toyoda met with...
From Dale’s Bookshelf: Wake Island Wildcat Review
William L. Ramsay - Wake Island Wildcat - A Marine Fighter Pilot's...
Pearl Harbor & Dean Acheson: Diplomacy Under Strain
As we count down to Pearl Harbor Day, we're looking back at the...
Pearl Harbor: Yamamoto and the Coming Storm
Our Pearl Harbor countdown continues with Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto,...
Pearl Harbor & Cordell Hull: The Breaking Point of Diplomacy
As we continue our lead-up to Pearl Harbor Day, we turn from Dean...
Book Review: PACIFIC CRUCIBLE by Ian W. Toll
Pacific Crucible: War at Sea in the Pacific, 1941-1942 W.W. Norton...
Book Review: TAKING MIDWAY by Martin Dugard
Martin Dugard, Taking Midway, Dutton (Penguin Random House), 358...
SPRUANCE: Featured Diplomats & Admirals Excerpt
On board Enterprise some of the staff officers were urging Admiral...
Book Review: OPERATION SNOW by John Koster
Operation Snow provides an incisive description of the Soviet spy...
Admiral Yamaguchi’s Final Stand
In the heat of battle, Admiral Yamaguchi made a fateful decision—one...
Book Review: THE BATTLE OF MIDWAY by Craig L. Symonds
From Dale's Bookshelf ⚓📚 Book Review – Craig L. Symonds – The Battle...
Featured DIPLOMATS & ADMIRALS Excerpt: Konoe
Discover the intricate diplomacy of Japanese Prime Minister Prince...