Talks & Lectures

Lucy regularly gives public talks and lectures on the First and Second World Wars, drawing on her research into animals in warfare, military logistics, and the Burma campaign.

Her talks explore the realities of warfare beyond strategy and command, focusing on the experiences of soldiers, animals, and environments that shaped how wars were actually fought.

Lucy has spoken for museums, historical societies, universities, and public audiences and is available for talks, lectures, panel discussions, and historical consultancy.

Lucy discussing the 25th Indian Division at the National Army Museum.

Example Talk Topics

Lucy regularly speaks on topics including:

  • Animals in twentieth-century warfare
  • Horses and mules in the First and Second World Wars
  • Human–animal relationships in war
  • The Burma campaign and the ‘Forgotten War’
  • Commandos and imperial forces in the Burma campaign

These talks can be adapted for a range of audiences including museums, universities, historical societies, and public history events.

Recent Talks

  • Burma 1945 – Imperial War Museum
  • British Army Horse Power in the Great War – National Army Museum
  • Jungle Commandos: The Battle for Arakan, Burma 1945 – National Army Museum
  • What Do We Still Forget About the ‘Forgotten War’? – National Army Museum
  • Dunkirk – Road Scholar
  • Burma 1943 – We Have Ways Festival 
  • Why do only Mules and Horses work?’ Equines in BEF transport services on the Western Front – Helion Military Great War Conference

On stage at We Have Ways Fest discussing the Burma campaign with Rob Lyman and Al Murray.

Speaking & Media Enquiries

Lucy is available for:

  • Public lectures
  • Museum talks
  • History festivals
  • University guest lectures
  • Podcasts and panel discussions
  • Documentary consultancy

For speaking enquiries please get in touch via the contact page.