The Face of Battle (1976) (edit title/settings)

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“An epic description of the experience of battle through the ages and in the present - full of empathy and revelation. ”

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“I read portions of this book while in college, and have wanted to read the entire book for some time now. Keegan, a well respected historian, narrates an in depth analysis of the battles of Agincourt, Waterloo, and The Somme. A classic work of military history.”

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“Had to read this book for a course. Very sobering survey of war as a part of human experience.”

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“An extremely interesting look at what happens on the level of an individual soldier during a battle, using as case studies Agincort, Waterloo, and the Somme. Keegan gives lots of interesting insights and draws some thought-provoking conclusions.”

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“Re-reading after 20+ years. Still a classic.”

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“First John Keegan I have read and was blown away by it.”

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“Very very dry.”

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“Great explanation of the dynamics of actual battlefields. ”

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“A landmark study of 3 major battles (Agincourt, Waterloo & The Somme); Keegan dispells the myths and goes beyond classical battle reports. ”

• Rated 4 stars

“This book was very interesting, Keegan takes different well known battles that happened in the same place and analyzes how the strategies have changed.”