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Christopher Phillips is a Lecturer in the History of Warfare in the Department of International Politics at Aberystwyth University, where he joined in January 2019. He previously taught at the University of Huddersfield and Leeds Trinity University. His academic background includes a PhD in History from the University of Leeds, an MA in British First World War Studies, and a BA(Hons) in Economic and Social History, both from the University of Birmingham.
- PhD in History, University of Leeds
- MA in British First World War Studies, University of Birmingham
- BA(Hons) in Economic and Social History, University of Birmingham
His research centers on military logistics, the evolution of warfare in the modern era, and the relationship between the state, military, and private enterprise. He is particularly interested in the public image of the British Army and global conflict. His work has been published in journals such as the British Journal for Military History and First World War Studies, and he has contributed chapters to edited volumes on the London Territorial Force and the British home front.
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on logistics, especially railway systems in the First World War, the education of military officers, and the role of civilian specialists in wartime. These works highlight a consistent thematic interest in the understudied aspects of military operations—particularly rear-echelon support and administrative infrastructure—that are critical to understanding the full scope of warfare.
Christopher has been recognized with several honors, including the Donald Coleman Prize in 2016, election as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society in 2021, and Fellowship of the Society for Army Historical Research in 2024.
- Donald Coleman Prize (2016)
- Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2021)
- Fellow of the Society for Army Historical Research (2024)
He has served as an academic consultant for the BBC2 series Railways of the Great War and was a founding member of the AHRC-funded First World War Network. He has also held leadership roles in his department, including Director of Learning and Teaching and previously Deputy Director of Undergraduate Studies. His editorial work includes serving on the editorial board of the Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research from 2019 to 2024. He is actively involved in scholarly networks and regularly presents at conferences and public events.
Christopher is a key figure in contemporary military historical studies, contributing significantly to both academic and public understanding of the First World War through research, teaching, and media engagement.
