Jeff Shaara

Jeff Shaara is a bestselling historical novelist and former member of the Trust's Board of Directors. The son of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Michael Shaara, he followed in his father's footsteps with Gods and Generals and The Last Full Measure, the prequel and sequel to his father's acclaimed Civil War novel, The Killer Angels. 

A 1974 graduate of Florida State University, Shaara has written numerous bestselling novels exploring American military history, from the Civil War to the World Wars and the Korean War. His work has earned four W.Y. Boyd Literary Awards for Excellence in Military Fiction from the American Library Association, including honors for Gods and Generals and To the Last Man. His novel Gods and Generals was adapted into a major motion picture in 2003.

Through his historical fiction, Shaara has introduced generations of readers to the people, battles and defining events of American military history. His novels have helped bring the experiences of soldiers and commanders to life, encouraging a deeper appreciation of the nation's history and the importance of preserving the places where it unfolded.