Patrick Bodovitz
Patrick earned his bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College where he majored in political science and minored in history. His main focus of study was on the intersection of American politics and international affairs. He followed with a master’s degree from the American University School of International Service where he studied conflict and peace. Patrick published for AU’s academic journal and the International Policy Journal at the Center for International Policy.
Articles by Patrick Bodovitz
6 Most Successful Insurgencies in Military HistoryThese six successful insurgencies from military history have captivated audiences fascinated by how weaker powers defeat stronger ones.
How Saladin Crushed the Crusaders at HattinOne of the most decisive battles of the Crusades, Hattin confirmed the battlefield talents of the Egyptian Sultan Saladin. It also led to the fall of Jerusalem.
One of the most decisive battles of the Crusades, Hattin confirmed the battlefield talents of the Egyptian Sultan Saladin. It also led to the fall of Jerusalem.
6 Times Skilled Diplomacy Averted Major ConflictsOn numerous occasions throughout history, countries that have been on the brink of devastating wars pulled back from the abyss thanks to skilled diplomacy.
On numerous occasions throughout history, countries that have been on the brink of devastating wars pulled back from the abyss thanks to skilled diplomacy.
How the League of Nations’ Successes Inspired the United NationsWhile mostly remembered for its failure to prevent WWII, the League of Nations also had successes that inspired the UN’s operations.
While mostly remembered for its failure to prevent WWII, the League of Nations also had successes that inspired the UN’s operations.
How Did Czechoslovakia Become a Country?The creation of Czechoslovakia after WWI was considered a very successful example of 20th-century nation-building.
The creation of Czechoslovakia after WWI was considered a very successful example of 20th-century nation-building.
The Four Crusader States in the Holy LandThe four Crusader states in the Holy Land were founded during the First Crusade, serving as a Christian foothold in the Levant for two centuries.
How the Treaty of Kanagawa (1854) Ended the Tokugawa ShogunateThe Treaty of Kanagawa ended Japan’s policy of isolation and set the country on the path to reform, modernization, and imperialism.
The Treaty of Kanagawa ended Japan’s policy of isolation and set the country on the path to reform, modernization, and imperialism.
Operation Torch: The Liberation of French North AfricaOperation Torch in 1942 saw an allied American and British force liberate French North Africa from Axis control.
Battle of Saipan in WWII: The Other D-DayAs part of the Allies’ island-hopping strategy in the Pacific Theater of WWII, the Americans landed on Saipan, one of Japan’s strongholds in the central Pacific.
As part of the Allies’ island-hopping strategy in the Pacific Theater of WWII, the Americans landed on Saipan, one of Japan’s strongholds in the central Pacific.
Commodore Matthew Perry: The Man Who Forced Japan to Open Its DoorsIn 1853, US Navy Commodore Matthew Perry sailed a squadron of warships to Japan with the aim of ending Japan’s international isolation.
Theodore Roosevelt & the Great White Fleet: A Show of American Naval PowerThe sailing of the Great White Fleet was intended for the world to see America as a dominant naval power.
The sailing of the Great White Fleet was intended for the world to see America as a dominant naval power.
Gunboat Diplomacy: How Military Power Reshaped Global PoliticsGunboat diplomacy was often pursued by great powers in the 19th century to compel weaker powers to grant them concessions.
Gunboat diplomacy was often pursued by great powers in the 19th century to compel weaker powers to grant them concessions.