Expertise

His work focuses on the 19th and 20th centuries and explores the boundaries of civilian and military identity. 

Dr. Orr has published on intelligence operations in the Middle East, imperialism, civil-military relations, and the history of French Communist Party.

He teaches classes in European history, American military history, and African history.


Subject Areas:

  • Military History and International Relations
    • Modern Europe and Africa
  • Gender, Women, and Sexuality
    • Women and France
  • Modern/Recent History
    • Europe, Military History

Keywords: Modern France, Military History, Africa

Geographical Area

  • European Continent
  • The World Beyond the West
    • Africa
Communities
History
Degrees
PhD, University of Notre Dame, 2007
MA, University of Notre Dame
BA, Claremont McKenna College