Adrian Weale

Adrian Weale is a British military historian and author who has written extensively about the darker aspects of military history, including war crimes, intelligence operations, and the conduct of soldiers in extreme circumstances. His work is characterised by rigorous research and a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths. Army Evil examines the crimes committed by soldiers and military organisations, exploring how ordinary individuals can be drawn into acts of brutality and how military institutions have dealt — or failed to deal — with misconduct within their ranks. Weale writes with authority and moral seriousness, making difficult subject matter accessible without diminishing its gravity. He is also the author of several other books on military history, including Renegades: Hitler's Englishmen and Science and the Swastika. His work contributes to a better understanding of the moral challenges that accompany military service and the responsibility of institutions to uphold standards of conduct. Army Evil is available as an audiobook alongside the print edition, offering listeners a serious and thought-provoking way to engage with some of the most difficult questions in military history.