About 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.
Education
MS Intelligence Management
University of Maryland, 2025
BA Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of Maryland, 2020
Areas of Expertise
Awards
Cum Laude
About 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.
Education
MS Intelligence Management
University of Maryland, 2025
BA Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of Maryland, 2020
Awards
Cum Laude
Areas of Expertise
3 Deception Operations That Changed the Course of WWII
From Sun Tzu’s Art of War to modern battlefields, deception is key in warfare, as illustrated by these three operations that changed World War II.
Nathan Hale: The Patriot Spy Who Gave His Life for His Country
War cannot be won without sacrifice. Few know this unfortunate truth more than Nathan Hale, the American Revolutionary War spy hanged by the British.
Allen Dulles: Cold War Spymaster
From World War II to the Cold War, Allen Dulles’ contributions to American espionage in the mid-20th century are second to none.
Texas Revolution and Mexican-American War Were Not the Same Conflict
The Texas Revolution and the Mexican-American War were two major events in 19th-century American history, but what are the main differences between the two?
These 6 Hall-of-Fame Baseball Players Served in WWII
Millions of Americans answered the call to serve during World War II, but did you know these Hall-of-Fame baseball players were among them?
General Omar Bradley: American D-Day Commander
Affectionately known as the “GI’s general” for his care of frontline troops, General Omar Bradley is best known for his effective leadership on D-Day.
Allan Pinkerton: Get to Know Lincoln’s Detective
Allan Pinkerton’s behind-the-scenes investigation agency and anti-Confederate espionage activities helped President Abraham Lincoln win the American Civil War.
The Doolittle Raid: American Revenge for Pearl Harbor
Following Pearl Harbor, Americans were impatient to strike back against Japan on their home turf. General James Doolittle’s daring raid fulfilled this nationwide desire.
The Decisive Role of Artillery in World War II
Axis powers dominated the early years of World War II—until American artillery turned the tide of the deadliest conflict in modern human history.
The Role of Artillery in World War I
World War I introduced a plethora of new weapons to modern conflict. By the end of the war, American artillery would come to dominate European battlefields.
How a World War I Veteran Became President and Ended World War II
Harry Truman was the only World War I Veteran to become president of the United States. His experiences encouraged him to end the war quickly.
Why Did the United States Bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
The controversial bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States helped end World War II, but what led to the fateful decision?