William F. Owen
Served for 12 years in the British Army in regular and reserve Infantry and Intelligence units. Editor of Military Strategy Magazine and consultant for the British Army and several defense agencies and companies worldwide.
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Dec 8, 2025 • 55min
Wilf Owen and Preparing for War
William F. Owen, a former British Army officer and defense expert, dives deep into modern military strategies. He criticizes the trend of drawing lessons from current conflicts without solid evidence. Owen emphasizes the importance of preparing land forces with realistic, evidence-based training rather than getting lost in speculative technologies like AI and unmanned systems. He argues that logistics are crucial and that common-sense fundamentals should guide military practices, especially in challenging environments like urban warfare.
May 23, 2025 • 1h 42min
William F. Owen, "Euclid's Army: Preparing Land Forces for Warfare Today" (Howgate Publishing, 2024)
William F. Owen, author of 'Euclid's Army' and a veteran of the British Army, challenges conventional military wisdom on land warfare. He emphasizes a return to foundational strategies, addressing financial constraints and the unpredictability of modern conflict. Owen critiques the overreliance on technology, advocating for solid logistics and effective training. He discusses the enduring relevance of tanks and artillery while stressing the importance of military engineering in contemporary warfare. Engagingly, he calls for a richer discourse on military practices for an uncertain future.
