Joseph B. Mitchell

Joseph Brady Mitchell (September 25, 1915-February 17, 1993) was an American military historian. He is the author of "Decisive Battles of the American Revolution", "Decisive Battles of the Civil War", "Discipline and Bayonets: The Armies and Leaders in the War of the American Revolution", "Twenty Decisive Battles of the World", "Military Leaders of the Civil War", and "The Badge of Gallantry: Recollections of Civil War Congressional Medal of Honor Winners". He served for 18 years in the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.