Peter Caddick-Adams

Peter Caddick-Adams is a British military historian, defence analyst, and author whose work spans both world wars and modern conflict. A former lecturer at the UK Defence Academy and visiting professor at several universities, Caddick-Adams has spent decades studying battlefields firsthand, travelling to the locations he writes about to gain an intimate understanding of terrain, logistics, and the human experience of war. His books and audiobooks bring military history to life with vivid storytelling and meticulous research, drawing on extensive archival work and interviews with veterans. His major works include Sand and Steel, a critically acclaimed account of D-Day, and 1945: Victory in the West, which chronicles the final months of the European war. Caddick-Adams is a regular media commentator on military affairs and has advised governments and armed forces on historical lessons for contemporary operations. His audiobooks offer listeners an immersive way to engage with some of the most pivotal moments in modern history, combining scholarly rigour with narrative flair that makes complex military campaigns accessible and compelling.