Michael L. Burgoyne

About the Author

Michael L. Burgoyne is a seasoned military strategist and author whose works draw from his extensive experience in modern warfare and tactical innovation. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Burgoyne served as an armor officer in the U.S. Army, including deployments to Iraq where he commanded tank platoons and contributed to counterinsurgency operations. His writing bridges historical military doctrine with contemporary challenges, offering insightful parallels between past and present conflicts. In his notable collaboration, The Defense of Jisr al-Doreaa: With E. D. Swinton's 'The Defence of Duffer's Drift,' Burgoyne reimagines classic tactical lessons for the urban battlefields of the 21st century, blending humor, realism, and strategic depth to educate and engage readers on the timeless principles of defense and adaptation in warfare.