Andrew Lambert
Lawton Professor of Naval History at King's College London. He is a distinguished naval historian.
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Jul 12, 2022 • 38min
S1E1: Sir Julian Corbett and the British Way of War with Professor Andrew Lambert
Professor Andrew Lambert, the John Knox Lawton Professor of Naval History at King's College London, dives into the world of Sir Julian Corbett, a key figure in maritime strategy before and after WWI. They discuss Corbett's synthesis of naval and land warfare, emphasizing a distinctly British approach to military strategy. Key topics include the importance of maritime blockades, Britain's historical vulnerabilities, and the unique contrasts between Corbett's theories and Clausewitz's battle-centric views. Lambert illustrates Corbett's relevance to modern strategic thought.
Jul 24, 2025 • 51min
No more Napoleons: British grand strategy in the 19th century
Join Andrew Lambert, Lawton Professor of Naval History at King's College London and a distinguished naval historian, as he delves into Britain's strategic maneuvering from the end of the Napoleonic Wars to World War I. Lambert discusses how Britain leveraged naval power and diplomacy to maintain stability in Europe. He highlights key figures like Pitt and Wellington, examines the rise of Germany as a rising power, and addresses Britain's strategic missteps that ultimately contributed to its unpreparedness for World War I.
