Talk:Douglas Porch

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I have written this article with the full cooperation of Dr. Porch, who I e-mailed after reading several of his books and noticing him on a lot of RS's quoted in various articles. I will post (in stages) our e-mail exchange, redacting my own real-life name and the Doctor's Addresses (e-mail and actual).

Cheers V. Joe (talk) 18:12, 30 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

First e-mail

Dear Dr. Porch:
I am writing an article about you and your work for Wikipedia. As you probably know, Wikipedia is the free online encyclopedia. I am writing this article because you are a notable historian, academic and author, and various people who have read your books or have come across an academic citation from one of your books or papers might like to know a bit more about your life.
What I would like to know are some background questions about your work. Please respond to this email at your convenience.
Thank you very kindly: (Real Name redacted)

His Response (Second E-mail)

(Real name redacted): you poor guy! My condolences. I attach a short bio. I’m not sure I’m worth more than 25 words. I’m working on Colombia now. So, if you need any more info, let me know. Best. Doug Porch (addresses redacted)

Document sent as part of reply

Douglas Porch earned a Ph.D. from Corpus Christi College, Cambridge University. He was a senior lecturer at the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, before being named to the Mark Clark Chair of History at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. He is now Professor and former Chair of the Department of National Security Affairs at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. Professor Porch has served as Professor of Strategy at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, and has also lectured at the United States Marine Corps University at Quantico, Virginia, the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and the NATO Defense College in Rome, Italy. A specialist in military history, Douglas Porch’s books include The French Secret Services. From the Dreyfus Affair to Desert Storm (1995), The French Foreign Legion. A Complete History of the Legendary Fighting Force (1991) which won prizes both in the United States and in France, The Conquest of the Sahara, The Conquest of Morocco, The March to the Marne. The French Army 1871-1914, The Portuguese Armed Forces and the Revolution, and Army and Revolution. France 1815-1844. Wars of Empire, part of the Cassell History of Warfare series, appeared in October 2000 and in paperback in 2001. His latest book, The Path to Victory. The Mediterranean Theater in World War II, a selection of the Military History Book Club, the History Book Club, and the Book of the Month Club, was published by Farrar, Straus, Giroux in May 2004. It received the Award for Excellence in U.S. Army Historical Writing from The Army Historical Foundation. He advises on security issues all over the world, and has also conducted specialized seminars in Monterey, Camp Lejeune and Fort Bragg for security and intelligence personnel, both American and international. In 2008 he was presented the Navy Superior Civilian Services Award. (address redacted)

There was also a photograph, which I got kind permission to reproduce. V. Joe (talk) 18:12, 30 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

My reply (3rd email)

Dr. Porch:

Thank you kindly for your prompt response... Would you be willing to release your photograph into the public domain? It would certainly flesh out the article.
(removed unrelated conversation)
Thanks:

His reply (4th e-mail)

Sure. Please use the photo. I don’t know much about Ralph Monclar, although people spoke very highly of the French bn in Korea. I think it came as a surprise to many GIs who had a very low opinion of the French after 1940. Best, Doug

I'm not sure if that counts as adding the photo to the public domain. V. Joe (talk) 18:15, 30 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

My response (5th email)

Dear Dr. Porch:

It would also be helpful if you wouldn't mind adding really basic biographical information. For instance:

Date of birth (if you wouldn't mind) Location of birth: Military Service: (If any, Branch of service and rank)

I appreciate your cooperation and should have a final draft of the article within the next several days.

His reply (6th email/ Final information)

12/29/44 Tallahassee FL Served in US Army reserve. ¿Que más?

Thoughts

I hope this is enough and any alert wikipedian who knows something about copyright can answer that question. Cheers V. Joe (talk) 18:17, 30 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]