J. B. E. Hittle

Jon Bradley Edward Hittle (born 1951) is a historian and author focusing on military and intelligence history of the 19th and 20th centuries.

in Modern European Intellectual History and Political Theory from Louisiana State University where his thesis focused on the polemics of Irish Marxist James Connolly.

[1] He has served as an historical advisor for television productions, including the popular and longstanding British TV program Who Do You Think You Are?

He served in Southeast Asia, Central America, Europe and the Middle East.

He also served as an Intelligence Specialist and Maritime Security Team (MST) Boarding Officer in the United States Coast Guard.