United States Commission on Military History

Collins Book Prize

BRIGADIER GENERAL JAMES L. COLLINS JR. BOOK PRIZE IN MILITARY HISTORY

The US Commission on Military History proudly announces the submission date for all books for consideration for the Brigadier General James L. Collins Book Prize in Military History. The prize entails a $2,000 award to the author, irrespective of nationality, of the best book written in English on any field of military history published during 2022. The Book Prize Committee, comprised of USCMH members Dr. Edward J. Marolda (Chair), Dr. Jeffrey Clarke, and Dr. John Hosler, will review the submitted books and select the winner. Topics in all periods and all aspects of military history (including naval and air warfare) will be considered.

One copy of any book submitted for consideration by the Collins Prize Committee must be sent to each of the following addresses:

Dr. Edward J. Marolda
15570 Golf Club Dr
Montclair, VA 22015

Dr. Jeffrey Clarke
1011 North Van Dorn St
Alexandria, VA 22304

Dr. John Hosler
Command and General Staff College
Department of Military History
100 Stimson Avenue
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027

Copies must be postmarked no later than 30 December 2023. Upon notification from the selection committee, the Collins Prize will be invited to speak during the prize presentation at the USCMH Annual General Meeting, usually held in early November of the following year. For further information, contact the Collins Prize Committee Chair: edwardmarolda[AT]yahoo.com.