Patrick O’Donnell: The Indispensables

Thursday, September 23, 2021 12:00pm

The Pritzker Military Museum & Library is excited to welcome back acclaimed author Patrick O’Donnell to discuss his new book, The Indispensables: The Diverse Soldier-Mariners Who Shaped the Country, Formed the Navy, and Rowed Washington Across the Delaware. Patrick offers an important new chronicle of the American Revolution showcasing the heroism of the men from Marblehead, Massachusetts.

Do not miss the opportunity to hear Patrick’s presentation as well as pose your own questions upon conclusion of the program!

About the Author

Patrick O’Donnell is a bestselling, critically acclaimed military historian and an expert on elite units. The author of twelve books, including The Unknowns and Washington’s Immortals, he is the recipient of numerous national awards. O’Donnell served as a combat historian in a Marine rifle platoon during the Battle of Fallujah and is a professional speaker on America’s conflicts, espionage, special operations, and counterinsurgency. He has provided historical consulting for DreamWorks’ award-winning miniseries Band of Brothers and for documentaries produced by the BBC, the History Channel, and Discovery. He is a scholar and fellow at Mount Vernon’s Fred W. Smith Library for the Study of George Washington.