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Jonathan Fennell is a Professor of the History of War and Society at King’s College London, holding a joint position in the Defence Studies and War Studies Departments. He earned a Doctorate in Modern History from the University of Oxford and has held roles as Director of Research at the Defence Studies Department and Co-Director of the Sir Michael Howard Centre for the History of War. His research focuses on the history of Britain and the Commonwealth, particularly the transnational history of the Second World War. He has authored books like Fighting the People’s War (2019), which won multiple awards, and is working on a three-volume WWII trilogy with global publishers. Fennell’s work integrates military, social, and cultural histories, emphasizing marginalized narratives and experiential perspectives.
Education:
- PhD in Modern History, University of Oxford (2008)
- MSt in The Morale of the British Army in WWII, University of Oxford (2003)
- B.A. in History and Politics, University College Dublin (2002)
- Erasmus Scholar, Université Lumière Lyon II
Research Projects: His current project bridges traditional military history with socio-political, economic, and environmental analyses of WWII, aiming to publish a global trilogy. Supported by grants from the British Academy and AHRC, he also leads a collaborative project on WWII Commonwealth training with the Imperial War Museum.
Awards:
- RUSI Duke of Wellington Medal (2020)
- Templer Medal (2020)
- Military History Matters Silver Medal (2020)
Teaching & Grants: Teaches modules on WWII, war studies, and international relations. His grants include AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Awards and funding from the Australian Army’s History Unit.
Labs/Networks: Co-Founder of the Second World War Research Group and part of the War & The State Research Network, exploring war’s impact on liberal democracies.
