Jake Scheidemann
Jacob Scheidemann is a current intelligence analyst and intelligence management graduate student. A prior active-duty United States Army officer with leadership roles around the world, Jake is also a routine contributor of intelligence, national security, and military history writing.
Articles by Jake Scheidemann
How Henry Knox Became the Father of US Artillery During the American RevolutionThe United States would not have won the American Revolutionary War without Henry Knox, the father of United States artillery.
The Pivotal Role of Artillery in the War of 1812After helping the United States win the Revolutionary War, artillery again proved vital during the renewal of hostilities with Britain in the War of 1812.
After helping the United States win the Revolutionary War, artillery again proved vital during the renewal of hostilities with Britain in the War of 1812.
How the United States’ Artillery Decided Wars and Earned the Nickname “King of the Battle”There is a reason why artillery is nicknamed the King of Battle. From the American Revolution to World War II, its presence was irreplaceable.
There is a reason why artillery is nicknamed the King of Battle. From the American Revolution to World War II, its presence was irreplaceable.
Jacob Parrott Became the US’ First Medal of Honor Recipient For a Daring RaidThe Medal of Honor is the United States’ top award for wartime bravery. It was first awarded to Private Jacob Parrott for a daring raid.
The Medal of Honor is the United States’ top award for wartime bravery. It was first awarded to Private Jacob Parrott for a daring raid.
Who Won the War of 1812? Understanding the Outcomes & LegacyThe War of 1812 is generally considered a stalemate, but what were the specific outcomes of the conflict for its participants?
The War of 1812 is generally considered a stalemate, but what were the specific outcomes of the conflict for its participants?
The Key Locations & Battlefields That Decided the War of 1812The War of 1812 witnessed fighting from Canada to New Orleans, but how did geography play a role in the conflict’s battles and strategies?
When Was the Mexican-American War? Key Dates ExplainedThese key dates capture the main events associated with the Mexican-American War in the mid-19th century.
These key dates capture the main events associated with the Mexican-American War in the mid-19th century.
What Was the Impact of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo?The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican-American War, but what were the immediate and lasting effects of the peace agreement?
The Causes and Key Events of the Mexican-American WarFueled by expansionist ambitions and border disputes, the often overlooked Mexican-American War reshaped the North American continent.
Fueled by expansionist ambitions and border disputes, the often overlooked Mexican-American War reshaped the North American continent.
The War That Made California American and Changed the WorldBy capturing Mexico’s capital city, the United States won a decisive victory in the Mexican-American War and acquired half a million square miles of territory.
What Caused the Mexican-American War?The Mexican-American War started in 1846 as a result of a web of related factors associated with American expansionism.
The Mexican-American War started in 1846 as a result of a web of related factors associated with American expansionism.
These 7 United States Presidents Served in WWIIFrom naval aviators to supreme allied commander, seven US presidents served in World War II. Here’s how the conflict impacted them personally and politically.
From naval aviators to supreme allied commander, seven US presidents served in World War II. Here’s how the conflict impacted them personally and politically.