​Walter S. Zapotoczny Jr. (born July 13, 1939) is an American author and historian with over 40 years of experience producing many different types of copy. Walter has published nine books, over 150 articles and written procedure manuals for clients. He has contributed to Army Aviation, Baja Pulse, Pennsylvania Guardians, Destino, The Guard Experience, World War II History, and World War II Quarterly magazines, U.S. Games Systems, and World Book Encyclopedia. A former historian with the U.S. Army, his specialization is military history, Holocaust studies and events that transcend single states, regions, and cultures. He currently teaches history at a local community college.