In addition to the Fletcher Pratt Award and the Laney Prize, Donald L. Miller, John Henry McCracken Emeritus Professor of History, has earned the 2019 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award in the category of Operational/Battle History for his book Vicksburg: Grant’s Campaign That Broke the Confederacy.

The Army Historical Foundation (AHF) is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the American soldier with a goal of promoting greater public appreciation for the contributions that America’s Army has made to the nation in 244 years of service.  

The AHF Distinguished Writing Awards program was established in 1997 to recognize authors who make a significant contribution to the literature on U.S. Army history. 

For more information on the Foundation and its activities, please visit the AHF website.

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