He tells great stories to keep you entertained.

Extremely knowledgeable, has great lectures, very reasonable (assignments are clear, choice in paper topics, exams are based on lecture and readings), and friendly (one of the most approachable at UNC)

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Incredibly entertaining lectures and stories; very approachable

Awesome, simply awesome. Take this class at all costs!

This guy is the best. It's like taking a class from your friend's crazy uncle who is a war nut. Tells great stories in class, makes everything fun, very easy class, but one in which you learn a lot. If you miss this class, you miss out.

lectures are fun and interesting, loves telling war stories and jokes. grades papers/tests fairly easily

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Awesome professor. One of the best ones I had at the school.

Caddell is the man. Everyone agrees on this point. He likes to tell war stories and is a very interesting man. Air power and sea power consist of a thesis paper follwed by a longer dialectic paper on a topic of your choice. There are also several tests which consist of take home essays and 4 or 5 identifications. Fairly easy :)

caddell is awesome. i strongly recommened any class he teaches, b/c he makes the history very interesting. for sea power: 2 essays (10 p. each), 2 map quizzes, midterm and final. he is very knowledgeable about the subject matter, and includes personal stories too. does take a while to grade papers/midterm though. i would definitely recommend it

Uncle Joe tells the best stories ever. This Professor is the most popular professor in the department there is always a line waiting out side his door to talk to him-and most of them are their just to listen. Caddell's class is a must.

Uncle Joe tells the best stories ever. This Professor is the most popular professor in the department there is always a line waiting out side his door to talk to him-and most of them are their just to listen. Caddell's class is a must.

Caddell was the best teacher I had at UNC. I took both his History of Air Power and Sea Power. You don't really need to take notes because his lectures are so interesting, you end up just listening and soaking everything in. He will also help you with your papers every step of the way. He'll help you come up with ideas, go over drafts, etc.

Great Professor! Very Brilliant and a nice guy too.

Awesome guy, awesome stories, awesome class..take it. You do the work, you'll do well

outstanding

Amazing lecturer, he's always available to for help if you need him.

Unbelievable lecturer, outstanding professor. If you have any chance to take his class, any chance at all, you absolutely must!

Took both air & sea power--fantastic lecturer, but sometimes disorganized and can overlap on his topics from class to class. Papers can be slow to return and are often TA graded. Nevertheless, he runs a cool class, really understands his subject matter, and is a great speaker. I liked both classes, but air power was my favorite of the two.

Caddell is a world class educator, an incredible storyteller, and just about the nicest man you'll ever meet. I never thought I'd see kids sit in a professor's office just to soak in his/her knowledge. Whatever he gets paid, it should be quadrupled.

Very slow to return papers, which is somewhat excusable since he had surgery this semester. Caddell is, without a doubt, one of the most effective lecturers on national security topics at Carolina. Crystal-clear interpretations of historical paradigms with humor to keep students engaged. Extremely informative class. Very helpful office hours.

I personally find the lateness returning papers and exams to be fairly inexcusable. We currently have one class remaining in the semester and have yet to get our midterms back. Wtf? Class is disorganized as far as content. Never sure what the important points are. We have just gotten to WWI w/ 1 class left. But yes, funny and knows his stuff

Would highly recommend taking a class with Dr. Caddell. He does take a while to return papers, but this is because he reviews every paper the TAs have graded before handing them back. He is a great lecturer, keeps your interest with funny stories and encyclopedic knowledge On ease: attend class, see him with rough drafts on papers and enjoy an A

Hands down the best professor in NC. Jump on any opportunity to take his class.

Caddell will keep you interested but sometimes it is difficult to catch the main points because he gives so much info. He is slow to return papers but he's one of the few professors I've seen review all papers before they are returned to the students. Overall a great professor!

Interesting class. Great class, however, exams are sometimes tricky. Extremely helpful and friendly. Definitely Recommend!

Took Sea Power and Air Power and can honestly say one of the best professors at UNC. Extremely knowledgeable and interesting. Very nice guy! Class was interesting so you never lose interest. Assignments weren't that bad and is pretty fair in grading. I definitely recommend for anyone with an interest in History, PWAD, or looking for a class to take

Do not expect to know how you are doing in the class because he does not return graded work to students for at least a month. Lectures are amusing, but the it is hard to discern what is important and what is frivolous. Very approachable if students have questions, but it is almost impossible to do well on the papers because of absurd expectations.

Best professor i have had at UNC. Informative, interesting, and a really nice guy. Hilarious stories. I enjoyed going to class every day. people complain that it is hard to guess what is important for tests, but it's really not hard. People just overthink it because there is a huge amount of info. Just think about what is significant to air power.

Great lecturer, very friendly. Class attendance isn't mandatory but he makes it interesting. A few big/ important papers but overall not too bad. Don't leave em til the last minute. Overall a good teacher and class

Great class! Don't need a textbook. Just get the course packet and you'll do fine.

He was awesome and told lots of cool, memorable stories. He did not expect you to remember ridiculous facts and there were just a few papers and tests. He is a no-nonsense professor and pretty straightforward.

Great professor who tells memorable funny stories from his past during class to spice things up a bit. The exams are pretty straightforward and easy if you prepare for them. He doesn't require you to remember ridiculous facts. He does expect well-researched papers though. He can be slow returning papers.

Caddell is an amazing teacher. He clearly is incredibly experienced and has so many amazing stories, which he often tells during lectures. So if you don't like when teachers go off on tangents Caddell is not your man. If you don't mind then I would highly recommend taking him. Just study the course packet and you will do fine.

Great lecturer. Caddell's class is funny and engaging. His feedback and help with essays are helpful. The class is easy if you attend class and pay attention. Reasonable amount of work if taking it for a gen ed class.

This has been one of my favorite classes at UNC so far. Every lecture feels like storytime, and Caddell really knows the material well. Not an easy A, but I would definitely take another class with him.

Caddell is the man. I've taken both Seapower and History of Intelligence with him. Hilarious, engaging, truly cares about his students, and incredibly knowledgeable about everything he teaches. A bona fide Naval Historian and a distinguished lecturer at the National Intelligence University, he also has interesting guest speakers: Generals and CIA.

TAKE THIS CLASS. He is the sweetest man on the planet. He wants you to do well. You get tons of feedback in a 200 person class!! He cares and it shows. If you are passionate about war history you will love this and him. It is also an easy A! Perfect class. Wish I could take it again.

I took this class because I love air power and was really interested. While lectures were interesting, grading was way too harsh. You get 4 essays that define your grade, and, even if you go to office hours and have him look over it, prepare to feel helpless whenever you get your grades back (midterm grades on LDOC?!?). Prepare to drop this class.

Lectures and tests don't match up at all. Fair grader, go to him if you don't like your grade. Field trips and really good guest speakers. Would Take Again, without question. Am taking him again next term. You need to use the textbooks for the final, ONLY. Even then, google docs forever!

Great lecturer, great dude. Enjoyed his class and am planning on taking more. He assigns essays that are a good bit of work, but there are only 3 of them and that's basically all of the work for the semester so usually there is no homework at all.

Joe is a great professor who is a real professional. His lectures move quickly but are interesting if you care about the topic at all. The reading isn't necessary at all. He is slow to grade things but will always give more time for assignments if he is slow grading other assignments.

Class is solely based on lectures, nothing else. However, he does a good job of making the class interesting. He's also really nice one on one and if you utilize his office hours he will help you a lot and share some cool stories. This class is graded on 2 papers and 2 exams, so don't mess them up.

One of the best professors I've had at UNC. Interesting, engaging lectures (not required but the class is much better if you go). I enjoyed the class so much that I took a trip to Washington DC's National Air and Space Museum after finals to see the planes we discussed in class. You learn a ton in this course, but you get out of it what you put in.

Best HIST professor here. Lax but very caring. He loves what he is telling you about. His one downfall is he takes forever to grade (i.e. midterm was in September, got it back in December). There are 2 papers in-which he gives you an outline for it, and one midterm (take home essay and IDs). Final is a blessing due to a cheat sheet.

Joe is a really cool dude. He basically lectures the entire time and you do not have to come to class AT ALL. Actually interesting material. This class is also Aero 213 and Pwad 213. 3 papers and a final, really not that difficult to do well. Have Joe look over your papers before you turn them in and a B+ or A- will be soooo easy. I did no work.

Lectures move super quick so you don't have time to write everything down, but everything you'll need is in the course pack. He's a super funny guy and super caring. He will work with you. Reading is not required but many essay prompts ask about the readings so if you want a wider option of essay topics, do the reading.

Professor Caddell is a UNC gem. You will not find a more nice, laid back, and fascinating professor. He is intimidating at first, but he's more scared of you than you are of him XD. He himself is not a tough grader, the TAs do all the grading, but if you feel that you have been graded unfairly, he'll regrade it to your advantage. Take him!

Prof. Caddell is definitely one of the nicer professors at UNC. He is very chill and friendly. However, he only has 4 grades! 2 papers, take-home midterm essay w/ IDs in class, and final is essay w/ IDs (cheat sheet allowed). If you aren't interested in the topic at all, don't recommend taking this class.

Joe Caddell is a real gem. He loves teaching and clearly has a wealth of experience and his passion for the subject matter is clear throughout each lecture. He does not have a mandatory attendance policy, however missing class is like missing story time and you wont want to miss. Graded on 4 items- thesis, dialectic paper and the midterm and final.

Prof Caddell is truly amazing!!!! He is so kind and caring about his students. He is extremly knowledgeable and his lectures are easy to sit and listen to. If you go to class and listen to him you will do fine on the exam. His lectures are not boring because he tells cool stories along the way.

Professor Caddell is extremely interested & knowledgeable about the material making lectures enjoyable, but they aren't mandatory and half skip. It's graded on only a few things, and he takes forever to give feedback. Also, the grading structure on papers is unclear/inconsistent. Sad because class is interesting but no incentive to attend class

Caddell is super knowledgable and kind. He tells you what will be on exams and if you follow the instructions for essays its an easy A. lectures/ readings aren't super integral, and most exam materiel can be found in the course pack. I will definitely take another class with him.

Prof. Caddell is knowledgeable, nice, and very approachable. He knows everything about military history. He is always open for questions and it's worth going to his office hours. At first I didn't love his anecdotes, but they grew on me. There was a lot of material in lecture that wasn't necessary. Class isn't too hard, just follow guidelines.

Joe Caddell is an amazing military historian. With that being said, his lectures put me to sleep. They are not mandatory and you definitely can pass the class without them. Work hard on the papers and go to his office hours before exams. He will give you the IDs in office hours and gives you the essay questions prior to the exam.

Caddell is a gem. I have taken both sea power and air power and had a pleasant experience in both. His lectures can be long-winded and unimportant in the grand scheme of things, but attendance is not mandatory if you wish to skip. Papers are straightforward and graded fairly, and Caddell picks great TAs. Very accessible in office hours. Nice guy!

Attendance is not mandatory, but if you enjoy the topic of the class I would highly recommend attending as his own personal background's credentials and knowledge of the subject really shine through.

Prof. Caddell is nearing retirement but is still widely respected and a good lecturer. He is incredibly knowledgeable on a specific set of topics he has been involved with and researched for decades. The tests are incredibly easy though the papers are long, and while participation and attendance aren't required, they help when it comes to research.

One of the best military historians in Carolina. He puts a strong emphasis on your ability to think logically and develop an argument, without putting a large emphasis on your grade. He takes forever to grade, but ultimately that's because teaching is his primary concern.

Caddell was definitely one of my favorite professors at UNC. His lectures are a little bit beside the point of the class but are engaging. He'll read your essays in advance and give you critiques before the due date. My only complaint is that he's the slowest grader ever, but he's very honest about it and will keep you updated on his progress.

Professor Caddell is a great guy. He hosted movie parties on Sundays and made us lunch :,). However, his lectures were so drawn out and it was very hard to determine what was essential info and what was a fun fact. Caddell is a great resource, but you have to reach out to him rather than just attend his class. Grading took forever, but he's aware.

Dr. Caddell is a great professor. His class is very lecture-heavy, but you will do fine if you take good notes. You must come to class in order to do well. The class consists of 2 papers, a midterm, and a final. He did take a while to return grades, but he told us that in advance. Overall, I would recommend taking Dr. Caddell if you need the class.

Caddell is a gem. Take a class with him

Caddell is such a chill guy. The lectures just served as information, which you can internalize if you want to or not. You don't have to attend class because your grade is based on papers you research. Also, there is no homework ever besides writing a total of three papers. Provides a cheat sheet for the final. I'm personally retaking him for 213.

Not as much the amount of papers, but he assigns lengthy papers. His lectures were out of this world, he enjoys his job more than any other professor. Not too hard as he makes it clear what he expects.

Professor Caddell is an absolute legend. His grading criteria can be a little unclear, but please go and see him! His office hours or after class, he is very personable and clear once you can sit him down for a few minutes and after that all his courses are a breeze. If you like military history, do yourself a favor and take all his classes!

Joe Caddell is an extremely knowledgeable professor. I thoroughly enjoyed taking his class. You are graded by few things and he gives clear instructions on how he wants them completed. He grades harder than average for papers, but if you follow his instructions precisely and use "outstanding" sources, you will be fine. Lecture HEAVY, att. not mand.

Sensational story-teller and extremely knowledgeable about all of the material. Must take for history/lead majors, awesome guy. Three essays with a couple identification quizzes, and a final exam.

Professor Caddell's class was great, although his lectures could drag on at certain points as he sometimes tends to ramble. The final exam was very easy, as he allows you to take one page of notes in to take the exam, ended up really helping my grade after harsh grading on the papers before it.

Professor Caddell is a great guy and funny lecturer from a long military and academic career. Although attendance isn't mandatory, if you go to class and office hours it will be a manageable A. He reads drafts and if you give them to him it will be hard to do poorly in this class. Be there the class before fall break for some extra help.

Professor Caddell is one of the most interesting professors at UNC. I took both air and sea power, and he is knowledgable about both. Lots of notes, quick lecturing style, and writing, but you will learn a lot and he gives you all the info you need. I liked his courses.

Caddell is definitely unorthodox compared to other professors at UNC. He doesn't really use Canvas, syllabus is 100s of pages, grades slowly etc. BUT, Caddell is so knowledgeable, he is clear about his expectations for the few assignments in 488 and is very kind. He is one of the professors who wants to get to know you beyond the classroom.

One of those professors who really stands out because they're in it for the teaching. The class was a little disorganized and the lectures were super information heavy, but I learned so much from Dr. Caddell. He really enjoys getting to know students and is personable. If organization isn't a dealbreaker, I would definitely take a class with him!

4 graded assignments: thesis paper, midterm (includes paper), dialectic essay (10 pages), final exam (in class essay + IDs). Put in a relative amount of effort and you will receive an A.

The whole class is two papers, a midterm, and a final. If you are confident in your writing capabilities and are interested in the topic, I recommend this course. Professor Caddell is always willing to read your paper drafts, so take advantage of that. The class lectures are engaging and there is very little required reading.