Aidan Dodson

Aidan Dodson has pursued parallel interests in naval and ancient history for over five decades. The latter is manifested in his position as honorary Professor of Egyptology at the University of Bristol, where he has taught since 1996, and a Fellowship of the Society of Antiquaries of London. He also worked for 25 years in UK defense procurement, including as project leader for the Falkland Island patrol vessel, HMS Clyde. He is the author of over 25 books, including works on naval history, covering ships of the Imperial German Navy, armored cruisers, and the fates of enemy warships at the ends of the two World Wars.