Stirring accounts of the almost legendary campaigns of the united states fourth armored division, universally recognized as pattons best, from its preworld war ii origins up through its famous relief of the 101st airborne division during the battle of the bulge are presented in this book. Pattons third army in world war ii is a superb book as well as a great read. Killing patton takes readers inside the final year of the war and recounts the events surrounding pattons. Alan axelrod is the author of the businessweek bestseller patton on leadership and many books on american and military history, including encyclopedia of wars, americas wars, and the macmillan dictionary of military biography. Check the new releases section to keep up with the latest books or for inspiration on what you should read next. June 26, 1833 september 25, 1864 was a confederate colonel during the american civil war. The shocking similarity is that both patton and sherman on the surface appeared confident but under the surface were both deeply insecure. Third army in france and germany after the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944 born in 1885 to a family whose members had served in the united states and. General patton died under mysterious circumstances in the months following the end of world war ii. Patton was a particularly skilled at the rapid advance of his forces as well as the surprise flanking. Patton americas most colorful military leader and an endlessly fascinating subject. In its lifetime, the patton has played vital roles in three wars, including vietnam, and has served with more than 25 nations. This edition has some new material and was reprinted in 1995 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ve day. This edition has some new material and was reprinted in 1995 to.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The subject of countless books and movies, general patton was a prominent figure who commanded both the us seventh army in the mediterranean theater and the us third army in france and germany following the allied invasion of normandy. He remained firmly in the center of the action and at the center of controversy. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books. Hirshsons general patton is a very well written, revealing and very satisfying look at the american military icon, general george s. He led a series of wildly successful offensive operations in europe during world war ii, but his controversial and erratic behaviour off the battlefield damaged his reputation and hampered his own career advancement. A genius for war, this book would make a good introduction to patton for the general or casual reader. A genius for war is a fullfledged portrait of an extraordinary american that reveals the complex and contradictory personality that lay behind the swashbuckling and brash facade. Perhaps like many who are interested in this book, my prime connection to the general is the film patton, staring george c. With cold war fears mounting, the m47 and m48 were rushed into production teething troubles were inevitable. The first patton, robert, emigrated to virginia from scotland about 1770. Trusted by his troops and feared by the enemy, general george patton was one of americas most dynamicand controversialwar commanders. He represents toughness, focus, determination, and the ideal of achievement in the face of overwhelming odds. Stay up to date on the books that came out this week or this month.
Patton, you probably think of his dramatic appearance shiny helmet atop his head, ivoryhandled colt revolver tucked in his pants, swagger stick in hand, scowl upon his face. According to publishers weekly, the result is a major biography of a major american military figure. Discover librarianselected research resources on george s. Patton, who died in 1945, was one of the most celebrated military leaders of world war ii. A graduate of west point 1909, he served in world war i and was wounded. Patton from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. I recently read, with a great deal of interest, robert k. This is a massive biography of general george patton 820 pages of text, and more pages of footnotes, references, etc. Army general who was arguably the allies most gifted tank commander. The ballad of songbirds and snakes a hunger games novel suzanne collins. In the decade that followed, however, these tanks proved to be the backbone of us armoured units. For almost seventy years, there has been suspicion that his death was not an accidentand may very well have been an act of assassination.
Patton 18851945 was a highranking wwii general, who led the u. A graduate of west point 1909, he served in world war i and was wounded while commanding a tank brigade in france. The book was meticulously well researched and documented, and leaves the reader with many questions regarding the actual possibility that it was no accident that took the life of one of americas greatest generals. Schulz during his service in the united states army in world war ii. His biography reminded me a lot of general sherman, another extremely capable and competent leader. Patton, the generals grandson and author of the pattons. Perfect for giving kids a leg up in history class, or for nurturing growing minds interested in. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was a general of the united states army who commanded the u. Utilising untapped archival materials in both the usa and uk, government documents, family papers, and oral histories, hirshson creates the most balanced portrait of patton ever written. General patton, harper collins, new york 2002, isbn 0060009829. Hirshson creates the most balanced portrait of patton ever written.
The paperback of the the ghost in general pattons third army. Hes as dynamic on the page as he was in life in alden hatchs lively, accessible biography, which chronicles patton from his early days growing up in southern california to his. Pattons martial strategy centered on aggressive, energetic advancement. Alden hatchs biography traces pattons life from his california childhood to his accidental death in.
Alden hatchs biography traces patton s life from his california childhood to his accidental death in germany shortly after the end of world war ii. It begins with the roots of his predecessors in the new world. Alden hatchs biography traces pattons life from his california childhood to his accidental death in germany shortly after the end of world war ii. Killing patton takes readers inside the final year of the war and recounts the events surrounding patton s. Patton, the general s grandson and author of the pattons. Seventh army in the mediterranean theater of world war ii, and the u. Blumenson was given rare access to the patton family archives and did a fabulous job. Here is the definitive biography of americas most engaging, most controversial hero, general george s. Pattons private diaries, letters, speeches, reports, and orders to present his own uncensored view of his remarkable life. A new book by a nephew of general patton, frederick ayer jr. Patton, americas greatest combat general of the second world war, was assassinated after the conflict with the connivance of us leaders, according to a new book. Military bookman he is americas most famous general.
He was the grandfather of world war ii general george s. A graduate of west point 1909, he served in world war i and was wounded while commanding a. The first chapter outlines the development of the family from that point to the civil war. The man behind the legend, 18851945 is an insightful, succinct biography of the most famous american general of the twentieth century. George patton was also the greatgrandfather of major general george smith patton, who died in 2004. Now, utilizing untapped archival materials in both the united states and england, government documents, family papers, and oral histories, stanley p. The true story of general pattons new boots books, writing, history, and the ritchie boys in books, writing, history and the ritchie boys i share my thoughts on certain books, the process of writing, the experiences of an indiepublisher, short pieces on wwii and the holocaust, highlights of places from immigrant soldier, and.
Perhaps like many who are interested in this book, my prime connection to. General pattons strategy for winning in war and life. The last days of patton, berkley books, new york 1982, isbn 0425053881 george forty. A soldiers life reveals patton as a complex soldier capable of brilliant military maneuvers but also of inspiring horrendous acts with fiery speeches. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Historians rip oreillys new patton book media matters for. The break out of normandy at avranches, the isolation of the brittany. See all the latest from your favorite author, or the newest installment of a series you have been following. I have read a lot of books on ike and now i am reading books on patton.
Third army in france and germany following dday, the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944. A personal history of an american family, said both research and family lore discredit oreillys version of events. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945, kcb was a general of the united states army who commanded the u. Patton s third army in world war ii is a superb book as well as a great read.
Full text is unavailable for this digitized archive article. Patton, like many leaders and generals before him was much more nuanced than how he is often portrayed. The patton papers, 18851940 the second volume, covering the years 1940 to 1945, is also available from da capo pressperseus publishing group uses george s. The latter author was the editor of the patton papers and bro. Utilizing untapped archival materials from the united states and england, stanley p.
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