Charles William Chadwick Oman Born : January 12, 1860 Died : June 23, 1946 Browse All Authors Famous Quotes by Charles William Chadwick Oman Every man should arm himself as quickly as he could, and come to the King. Charles William Chadwick Oman kings men war In France those absurd perversions of the art of war which covered themselves under the name of chivalry were more omnipotent than in any other country of Europe. The strength of the armies of Philip and John of Valois was composed of a fiery and undisciplined aristocracy which imagined itself to be the most efficient military force in the world, but which was in reality little removed from an armed mob. Charles William Chadwick Oman military country art