William Fletcher

Dr William Fletcher is a Lecturer in Defence Studies at King’s College London’s Defence Studies Department, part of the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy. He teaches at the Joint Services Command and Staff College and Land Command and Staff College. His research focuses on military command systems, staff colleges, and historical warfare analysis.

Education:

• BA in War Studies, King’s College London
• MA in History of Warfare, King’s College London
• PhD from Defence Studies Department (2019)

Research Interests:
William examines the evolution of command systems in military history, particularly the British Army during the Napoleonic and World Wars. His current monograph project explores the 1799 establishment of the first British Staff College and its operational impact until 1815.

Affiliations:

• Military History Research Seminar convener (Institute of Historical Research, University of London)
• Scots Guards Regimental Historical Committee member
• Waterloo Association council member

Teaching & Leadership:
Module convener for ‘Command’ and ‘Operations’ on the Intermediate Command and Staff Course (2021-2024). Previously served on committees of the British Commission for Military History and Society for Army Historical Research.