Quote by: John Keegan

The leader of men in warfare can show himself to his followers only through a mask, a mask that he must make for himself, but a mask made in such form as will mark him to men of his time and place as the leader they want and need.


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Author Bio


  • NameJohn Keegan
  • DescriptionBritish military historian, lecturer, writer and journalist
  • BornMay 15, 1934
  • DiedAugust 2, 2012
  • CountryEngland
  • ProfessionJournalist; Military Historian; Historian
  • AwardsOfficer Of The Order Of The British Empire