Book about general patton

On september 1, conner and patton went to chaumont, france, to set up the aefs general headquarters. In 1904, he enrolled in vmi in preparation for west point. This was a statement that the author placed upon the conclusion of colonel george s. Patton enjoyed military history in particular, especially books about the american civil war, a conflict in which his grandfather and greatuncle had been killed while fighting for the confederacy. 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. Patton was a typea field general with many great qualities, a very conservatively minded individual with strong ideals and grand motivations. The book was warmly endorsed by both general patton s son and daughter as being true to the character of their father his drive, his indomitable will, his faith, his genius as a warrior, and especially of the extraordinary bond with his troops. Sergeant mims, his regular driver, was in the hospital, and a substitute was at the wheel. A graduate of west point 1909, he served in world war i and was wounded while commanding a tank brigade in france. 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. They were traveling at about thirtyfive miles per hour when an army truck turned from a side road into their path. Williamson, 1988, management and systems consultants edition, in english. Patton 18851945 are part of a larger collection of patton papers available for research use onsite in the manuscript reading room of the library of congress.

Promoted to lieutenant general, patton is sent to sicily, where he engages in a personal war of egos with british field marshal montgomery michael bates. Jun 15, 2003 discover book depositorys huge selection of george s patton books online. The first chapter outlines the development of the family from that point to the civil war. Pattons appetite for reading was nurtured from a young age. General pattons principles for life and leadership 1988. Serious readers looking for an indepth biography of general patton or a reference should turn to destes excellent biography, but general readers looking for a shorter treatment less than 300 pages of text should enjoy this excellent book. It begins with the roots of his predecessors in the new world. Washington post book world hirshson does a fine job of capturing george s. General patton s principles for life and leadership, 5th edition. Now from bill oreilly, iconic anchor of the oreilly factor, comes the most epic book of all in this multimillionselling series. Patton sailed off to save the world 75 years ago and.

Patton, now at the army war college in carlisle, pa two grandsons the sons of general pattons deceased oldest daughterand two corporations. Recordings from world war i and the 1920 election, 19181920. The first patton, robert, emigrated to virginia from scotland about 1770. Destes massive and thoroughly researched biography serves to separate the man from. I have read a lot of books on ike and now i am reading books on patton. A new book by a nephew of general patton, frederick ayer jr.

Army general who was arguably the allies most gifted tank commander. Patton was vocally antisoviet at a time when the u. Perhaps like many who are interested in this book, my prime connection to the general is the film patton, staring george c. Patton is a 1970 american epic biographical war film about u. Legendary for his tactical speed in war, general george s. Adored by many and loathed by some, general george s. Pattons contradictions and the decidedly unpleasant aspects of his character.

Mar 26, 2018 patton grew up reading and taking on roles in the iliad and the odyssey, shakespearean plays, bible stories, and stirring tales by sir walter scott, rudyard kipling, arthur conan doyle, and g. Making note of it in his diary, patton declared the book to be pretty sticky. George patton was the most brilliant commander of an army in the open field that our or any other service produced. The collection documents pattons military career, including his attendance at the. His whole family loved books, and he and his sister and parents would not only read. Third army in france and germany following dday, the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944.

General bradley and the army air forces general carl spaatz shared the number one position, walter bedell smith was ranked number three, and patton number four. In world war ii he commanded 194243 a corps in north africa and the 7th army in sicily. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. The narrator has an inflection while reading the book that seemingly betrays negative personal feelings towards patton. This is a massive biography of general george patton 820 pages of text, and more pages of footnotes, references, etc. Patton spent a year at the virginia military institute and then transferred to the u. Patton comes from the academy awardwinning film patton 1970. General pattons principles for life and leadership by porter b. Sep 22, 2014 we believe he was poisoned in the hospital by the russian secret service, oreilly says. The strange death of world war iis most audacious general is a book written by bill oreilly and martin dugard about the final year of world war ii and the death of general george patton, specifically whether it was an accident or an assassination. Hirshsons general patton is a very well written, revealing and very satisfying look at the american military icon, general george s. Mar 27, 2018 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Patton 18851945 was also notable for drama and style.

Oct 02, 2015 in this interview, tim wilcox shares the inside story on the death of george s patton as documented in the book target patton, written by tims cousin robert wilcox. The man behind the legend, 18851945 is an insightful, succinct biography of the most famous american general of the twentieth century. General pattons principles for life and leadership, 5th. Scott, karl malden, michael bates and karl michael vogler. Sep 11, 2019 in december 1945, general patton broke his neck in a car crash near mannheim, germany. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was a general of the united states army who commanded the u. He died at the hospital in heidelberg 12 days later on december 21, 1945. This book focuses on patton the man and not all of his actions, and at times is a bit fawning. It explains pattons belief in a soldiers valhalla, connects the familys wealth to one of americas bitterest labor strikes, and disputes the usual interpretation of. Patton jr, was one of the most brilliant military strategists in history.

Patton in world war i american warrior series by jon b. Six primary elements leadership, decision making, information. On december 9, 1945, patton was returning from a pheasant hunt with his chief of staff, major general hobart hap gay. The battle for sicily, 1943, by carlo deste alternatively, i recommend panzer battles, by maj gen f.

Seventh army in the mediterranean theater of world war ii, and the u. Subsequently he served in the cavalry and the tank corps. A genius for war, this book would make a good introduction to patton for the general or casual reader. The historic image of patton has been indelibly molded by george c. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was a general of the. Patton 35 movie clip rommel, you magnificent bastard. Patton jr, an inspirational leader and outstanding tactician, has intrigued and confounded his biographers. The latter author was the editor of the patton papers and bro. 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 confederate states armies, patton. As patton flew through these engrossing books, the convoy carrying. A graduate of west point 1909, he served in world war i and was wounded. The entire collection spans the years 18071979, with the bulk of the papers concentrated from 1904 to 1945.

George patton was the most brilliant commander of an. What lasting battle command lessons can we learn from him. Military academy at west point, new york, where he was forced to repeat his plebe freshman year because of poor grades. American units continued to pour into france until early 1918. A soldiers life reveals patton as a complex soldier capable of brilliant military maneuvers but also of inspiring horrendous acts with fiery speeches. Patton grew up reading and taking on roles in the iliad and the odyssey, shakespearean plays, bible stories, and stirring tales by sir walter scott, rudyard kipling, arthur conan doyle, and g. Jun 30, 2017 in 2008, author robert wilcox wrote a sensational book on the circumstances surrounding the accident and later death of patton called target patton. It explains pattons belief in a soldiers valhalla, connects the familys wealth to one of americas bitterest labor strikes, and disputes the usual interpretation of patton s relief from command of the third army. The book is the followup to killing kennedy, killing lincoln, and killing jesus. The personal and candid account of general patton s celebrated, relentless crusade across western europe during world war ii first published in 1947, war as i knew it is an absorbing narrative that draws from patton s vivid memories of battle and his detailed diaries, covering the moment the third army exploded onto the brittany peninsula to the final allied casualty report.

The book, which caused a huge controversy, said that patton had been assassinated on orders from highranking american military leaders. Aug 14, 2015 promoted to lieutenant general, patton is sent to sicily, where he engages in a personal war of egos with british field marshal montgomery michael bates. None too surprisingly, when palgrave macmillan launched a great generals series of short biographies, number one on its list of subjects was george s. I dont measure a mans success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom. Feb 07, 2006 george patton revolutionizes warfare while struggling with his inner demons during times of peace.