Coffman, Edward M.

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COFFMAN, Edward M.

COFFMAN, Edward M. American, b. 1929. Genres: History. Career: Memphis State University, TN, instructor, to assistant professor, 1957-60; G.C. Marshall Research Foundation, Arlington, VA, research associate, 1960-61 (Guggenheim Fellow, 1973-74); University of Wisconsin, Madison, assistant professor, 1961-66, associate professor, 1966-68, professor, 1968-92, professor emeritus, 1992-; Kansas State University, Visiting Professor, 1969-70; U.S. Military Acad., Visiting Professor, 1977-78; U.S. Air Force Acad., Visiting Professor, 1982-83; U.S. Army Military History Institute, Visiting Professor, 1986-87; U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, Visiting Professor, 1990-91. Dept. of the Army Historical Advisory Committee, member, 1972-76, 1987-93, chair, 1989-93; National Historical Publications and Records Commission, Member, 1972-76. Publications: The Hilt of the Sword: The Career of Peyton C. March, 1966; The War to End All Wars: The American Military Experience in World War I, 1968; The Old Army: A Portrait of the American Army in Peacetime 1784-1898, 1986; The Regulars: The United States Army 18981941. Address: 1089 Lakewood Dr, Lexington, KY 40502, U.S.A.