John Keegan was born on May 15, 1934 in London, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Soldiers (1984), Timewatch (1982) and Today's History (1982). He was married to Susanne Ingeborg. He died on August 2, 2012 in Kilmington, Devon, England, UK.
Made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Gulf War honors list.
Military historian, college professor and author of numerous books, including "The Face of Battle," "The Mask of Command," "The Second World War," "Fields of Battle: The Wars for North America," "The First World War" and "The Iraq War.".
Ironically (for a military historian) he was deemed unfit for military service due to having contracted orthopedic tuberculosis (affecting his legs) at age 13. He frequently cites his lack of military experience in his books.
Professor of Military History for 26 years at Sandhurst (Britain's West Point).
Called "The best military historian of our generation," by Tom Clancy.