William Reynolds

William Reynolds, a Lecturer in Defence Studies at King's College London and an expert on maritime conflicts, dives deep into the peculiar Cod Wars. He reveals how fish sparked fierce naval confrontations between British fishermen and the Icelandic Coast Guard. Tactics included ramming ships and even live fire, shaking NATO’s foundations. Reynolds highlights the economic stakes, Iceland's strategic victories, and the broader implications for maritime law and international relations between the UK and Iceland.