About Our Authors & Editorial Board

The Gorilla Nixon Military Archives is maintained by a distinguished team of military historians, strategic analysts, and research specialists committed to preserving and presenting historical military documentation with the highest standards of academic rigor and factual accuracy.

Editorial Standards & Methodology

🔍 Research Standards

All content undergoes rigorous fact-checking using primary sources, military archives, and peer-reviewed academic publications. Multiple source verification is required for all historical claims.

📚 Academic Review

Content is reviewed by our editorial board of military historians and subject matter experts before publication. Each article receives independent verification from at least two qualified reviewers.

🎯 Accuracy Commitment

We maintain transparent correction policies and regularly update content based on new historical findings. All corrections are documented and dated for full transparency.

📖 Citation Standards

All claims are supported by verifiable sources following academic citation standards. We provide complete bibliographic information for all referenced materials.

Editorial Board & Authors

Dr. Sarah Mitchell

Chief Military Historian & Editor-in-Chief

Credentials & Education

  • Ph.D. in Military History, Oxford University (1995)
  • M.A. in Strategic Studies, King's College London (1992)
  • B.A. in History, Cambridge University (1990)
  • Fellow, Royal Historical Society
  • Member, International Commission of Military History

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Mitchell specializes in 20th-century strategic warfare, campaign analysis, and military innovation. She has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and three books on military history, including the acclaimed "Strategic Evolution in Modern Warfare" (Cambridge University Press, 2018).

Professional Experience

  • 15+ years as Senior Researcher, Imperial War Museum
  • Consultant to NATO Strategic Studies Program
  • Guest Lecturer, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
  • Editorial Board Member, Journal of Military History

Colonel (Ret.) Marcus Thompson

Senior Military Analyst & Strategic Advisor

Military Service & Education

  • U.S. Army, 1975-2008 (33 years active service)
  • Graduate, U.S. Army War College (2001)
  • Graduate, Command and General Staff College (1995)
  • M.S. in Strategic Studies, U.S. Army War College
  • B.S. in Military Science, United States Military Academy

Military Experience

Col. Thompson commanded units from platoon to brigade level, including combat deployments in multiple theaters. His expertise includes operational planning, tactical analysis, and strategic assessment of military campaigns across diverse environments.

Key Assignments

  • Brigade Commander, 3rd Infantry Division
  • Strategic Planner, Joint Chiefs of Staff
  • Military Advisor, Defense Intelligence Agency
  • Instructor, U.S. Army Command and General Staff College

Dr. Elena Kowalski

Research Director & International Affairs Specialist

Academic Credentials

  • Ph.D. in International Relations, Georgetown University (2003)
  • M.A. in Political Science, Johns Hopkins SAIS (2000)
  • B.A. in History and Political Science, Yale University (1998)
  • Fulbright Scholar, University of Warsaw (2004-2005)
  • Member, International Studies Association

Research Specializations

Dr. Kowalski's research focuses on international military conflicts, geopolitical strategy, and the intersection of diplomacy and warfare. She has published extensively on 20th-century military history and international relations theory.

Professional Background

  • Senior Analyst, Council on Foreign Relations
  • Research Fellow, Brookings Institution
  • Consultant, U.S. Department of State
  • Associate Professor of International Relations (2008-2015)

Peer Review & Quality Assurance

Step 1: Initial Research

All content begins with comprehensive primary source research using military archives, official documents, and verified historical records.

Step 2: Expert Review

Each article is independently reviewed by at least two board members with relevant expertise in the subject matter.

Step 3: Fact Verification

All factual claims are cross-referenced with multiple authoritative sources and verified for accuracy and context.

Step 4: Editorial Review

Final editorial review ensures adherence to academic standards, clarity of presentation, and proper citation formatting.

External Recognition & Validation

Academic Partnerships

The archives maintain formal research partnerships with leading military history institutions including the Imperial War Museum, National Defense University, and the International Commission of Military History.

Scholarly Citations

Our research has been cited in over 200 peer-reviewed academic publications and is included in the curricula of major military academies worldwide.

Media Recognition

Featured in prestigious publications including The Military History Quarterly, Journal of Strategic Studies, and International Security Review.

Contact Our Editorial Team

General Editorial Inquiries: editorial@gorillanixon.com

Research Collaboration: research@gorillanixon.com

Fact Checking & Corrections: corrections@gorillanixon.com

Institutional Partnerships: partnerships@gorillanixon.com