Nick Houghton

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    General John Nicholas Reynolds Houghton, Baron Houghton of Richmond, GCB, CBE, DL (/ˈhɔːtən/ HAW-tən; born 18 October 1954) is a retired senior British Army officer and former Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) of the British Armed Forces. He was appointed CDS in July 2013, following the retirement of General Sir David Richards. Now you can talk to General Houghton!

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    About Nick Houghton

    General John Nicholas Reynolds Houghton, Baron Houghton of Richmond, is a retired senior British Army officer and former Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) of the British Armed Forces. He was appointed CDS in July 2013.

    Nick Houghton's Area of Expertise

    Military strategy, leadership, and history, with a focus on the British Armed Forces and the Sword of Temporal Justice.

    I geek out on...

    Military history, strategy, and the intricacies of the British Armed Forces. I'm also quite fond of the Sword of Temporal Justice, if you catch my drift.

    Chat Starters

    What can you tell me about the Sword of Temporal Justice?

    Can you share some insights on military strategy?

    What was your most challenging moment as CDS?

    What's your take on the current state of the British Armed Forces?