Author John Keegan Books in Order List [2025]

John Keegan is a well-known military historian who wrote many books about wars and battles. This page lists his books by series, popularity, and publication date to help readers find and enjoy his works easily.

His writing is clear and provides great insight into the events and strategies of war. Whether you are a new reader or a fan, this guide will help you explore John Keegan’s books in the best order.

🕒 Author John Keegan Books in Chronological Order (By Year)

Here is a list of John Keegan’s books in the order they were published. This helps readers see how his work developed over time.

No.	Year	Book Title	No Time To Read?
1	1970	Waffen SS: The Asphalt Soldiers >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
2	1971	Barbarossa: Invasion of Russia, 1941 >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
3	1971	Opening Moves: August 1914 >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
4	1973	Guderian >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
5	1974	Rundstedt >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
6	1974	Dien Bien Phu >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
7	1976	The Face of Battle >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
8	1978	Who Was Who in World War II >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
9	1981	The Nature of War (with Joseph Darracott) >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
10	1982	Six Armies in Normandy >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
11	1986	Zones of Conflict: An Atlas of Future Wars >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
12	1987	The Mask of Command >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
13	1989	The Price of Admiralty >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
14	1995	The Battle for History >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
15	1996	Fields of Battle: The Wars for North America >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
16	1998	War and Our World >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
17	1999	The First World War >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
18	1999	The Book of War: 25 Centuries of Great War Writing >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
19	2001	An Illustrated History of the First World War >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<
20	2003	The Iraq War >>Buy @Amazon<<	>>Get Audio Book<<

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🌟 Author John Keegan Books by Popularity

John Keegan’s books are loved for their clear storytelling and deep knowledge. This list ranks his most popular titles based on ratings, fan base, and impact.

No.	Year	Book Title	Star Ratings
1	1999	The First World War >>Buy @Amazon<<	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2	1976	The Face of Battle >>Buy @Amazon<<	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
3	1987	The Mask of Command >>Buy @Amazon<<	⭐⭐⭐⭐
4	1989	The Price of Admiralty >>Buy @Amazon<<	⭐⭐⭐⭐
5	1982	Six Armies in Normandy >>Buy @Amazon<<	⭐⭐⭐⭐
6	1996	Fields of Battle >>Buy @Amazon<<	⭐⭐⭐⭐
7	1995	The Battle for History >>Buy @Amazon<<	⭐⭐⭐
8	1998	War and Our World >>Buy @Amazon<<	⭐⭐⭐
9	2003	The Iraq War >>Buy @Amazon<<	⭐⭐⭐
10	1970	Waffen SS: The Asphalt Soldiers >>Buy @Amazon<<	⭐⭐⭐

📚 Author John Keegan Books by Series Order

John Keegan wrote mostly standalone books about important wars and battles. Here is an easy way to read his books by topics.

📙 Major War Books

The Face of Battle (1976)
Six Armies in Normandy (1982)
Fields of Battle: The Wars for North America (1996)

📖Companion Books

The Mask of Command (1987)
The Price of Admiralty (1989)
The Battle for History (1995)

📖Standalone Books

The First World War (1999)
The Iraq War (2003)
Intelligence in War (1992)
War and Our World (1998)
The Book of War: 25 Centuries of Great War Writing (1999)

✅ Final Thoughts

To start reading John Keegan’s work, "The Face of Battle" is a great first book. It shows his way of telling war stories from the soldier’s point of view. Also check out Antony Beevor and Max Hastings for similar reads. This guide makes it simple to explore and enjoy John Keegan’s books.