Richard Overy

Richard Overy is an esteemed British historian renowned for his expertise in 20th-century history, particularly the Second World War and the interwar period. Born in 1947, Overy studied at Caius College, Cambridge, where he later taught. He has penned numerous acclaimed works, including "The Bombing War," "The Morbid Age," and "Blood and Ruins." Overy’s meticulous research and compelling narratives have garnered multiple awards, such as the Wolfson History Prize and the James Tait Black Memorial Prize. As a professor at the University of Exeter, he continues to influence historical scholarship through both his writings and teaching.