Churchill's Admiral in Two World Wars

“An interesting biography of one of Britain’s most unusual admirals” ( The NYMAS Review ). Roger Keyes was the archetype of 19th to 20th century Royal Navy officers. A superb seaman, inspiring leader, and fearless fighter he immediately caught the eye of senior figures in the naval establishment, as well as an up-and-coming politician, Winston Churchill. The relationship between these two brave men survived disappointment, disagreement, and eventually disillusion. Unlike some of his contemporari