Major Jonathan Bratten

Major Jonathan Bratten, a National Guard officer and military historian, joins to explore America's greatest generals. They dive into what makes a general great, discussing traits like charisma and care for troops. The conversation highlights Eisenhower's logistical genius during D-Day and the indispensable role of Nathaniel Greene in the Revolutionary War. They also debate George Washington's strategic evolution and Ulysses S. Grant's relentlessness, ultimately revealing their picks for who deserves the title of America's greatest general.

Jonathan Bratten, historian and serving Major in the Maine National Guard, brings military expertise and sharp analysis. He explains why Lee invaded Pennsylvania and how roads, rail and terrain funneled both armies into Gettysburg. Listen to vivid accounts of ridgelines, night fighting, Little Round Top, Pickett's Charge and the wider strategic consequences in succinct, action-focused storytelling.