Waltter R. Borneman is a renowned American historian and lawyer, best known for his works on 18th and 19th century United States history, with a particular focus on political history and American military literature. Borneman was born in 1952 and received his B.A. from Western State College of Colorado in 1974, followed by an M.A. in history the following year. He completed his law degree at the University of Denver in 1981 and practiced law before turning to full-time writing.
Borneman's literary career has produced a number of highly acclaimed books, including "The Admirals: Nimitz, Halsey, Leahy, and King--The Five-Star Admirals Who Won the War at Sea," which won the Samuel Eliot Morison Prize in Naval Literature in 2012. This national bestseller tells the story of the only four men in American history to achieve the rank of fleet admiral, and their role in transforming the American navy with aircraft carriers and submarines, and winning World War II. Another notable work is "Brothers Down: Pearl Harbor and the Fate of the Many Brothers Aboard the USS Arizona," published in May 2019, which tells the story of the Pearl Harbor attack through the eyes of the seventy-eight brothers who served together aboard the battleship that day.
In addition to his books, Borneman's commentary has appeared in various national publications, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, and on FoxNews.com. He has won several awards for his writing, including the Tennessee History Book Award and the Colorado Book Award for Biography. Borneman is a firm believer in the importance of history, stating that "knowing history is not just about appreciating the past, but also about understanding the present and planning for the future." He currently resides in Colorado, where he has spent many days climbing its mountains.