Martin Hill
Martin Hill spent more than 20 years as a staff reporter and editor for newspapers and magazines, before becoming a military analyst specializing in battlefield medical operations for the Navy. His freelance credits include Reader's Digest, LIFE, Newsweek, Omni, American History, Coast Guard Magazine, Retired Officer Magazine, The Compass, the Los Angeles Times Sunday Opinion Section, and many more. Much of his freelance work involves historical topics, especially military history. He was a lead contributor to the WWII anthology, "America at War," published by the Retired Officer Magazine (now called Military Officer Magazine). In addition to writing nonfiction, Hill also writes short fiction. His short stories have appeared in such widely circulated publications as Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine.
Recognized in the Defense Department as a subject matter expert in military medicine, Hill is also a nationally certified homeland security specialist. He has published papers in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Special Operations Medicine and Inside Homeland Security. Hill also writes a political and historical blog, "Yesterday, Today,Tomorrow," for Open Salon.
A veteran of the Coast Guard and Navy reserves, he now serves as a medical service corps officer in the California State Military Reserve, a component of the California National Guard. Hill has more than 13 years experience in maritime and wilderness search and rescue and disaster response, and teaches wilderness survival and first aid.
Latest Articles
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The Philippine-American War, Part I
Called America's first colonial war, this largely forgotten conflict is being studied anew for insight in fighting insurgencies.
May 4, 2012
- Martin Hill
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The Philippine-American War, Part II
The strategy of the Filipino insurrectos eerily foretold that used by guerrillas in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
May 4, 2012
- Martin Hill
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GPS or Map and Compass: What's Best for the Out Back?
Global positioning devices are handy tools on land or sea, but they're no substitute for solid navigation skills.
May 3, 2012
- Martin Hill
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The Charge Up San Juan Hill
Though often remembered simply as Teddy Roosevelt's "crowded hour," the fight for the San Juan Heights involved more than just the Rough Riders.
Apr 20, 2012
- Martin Hill
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Emergency Light Signals: Come Into the Light
In a wilderness emergency, signaling with light is one of the most effective means of attracting rescue.
Apr 15, 2012
- Martin Hill
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Wilderness Survival: Finding Direction Without a Compass
If you're lost in the back country without an compass, there are several methods for determining compass directions using the sun and the stars.
Apr 13, 2012
- Martin Hill
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Forged By Fire: The Battle of Kasserine Pass. Part I
The Battle of Kasserine Pass changed the way American tankers would fight WW2, and set the American army on the path to victory.
Apr 8, 2012
- Martin Hill
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Forged By Fire: The Battle of Kasserine Pass. Part II
Lessons learned from the U.S. Army's first large scale encounter with German armor would result in new armor tactics and better training for tankers.
Apr 8, 2012
- Martin Hill
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Using a Wilderness Survival Kit
It isn't enough to have a survival kit; you have to know how to use it.
Apr 3, 2012
- Martin Hill
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The Five Elements of Wilderness Survival
Preparing for your adventure will ensure it remains an adventure and not a disaster.
Mar 31, 2012
- Martin Hill
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