Then, move up to carlo destes comprehensive bio of the genius at war. Six primary elements leadership, decision making, information. Rick atkinson won a pulitzer prize in 1983 for a series of articles on west points class of 1966, which later became the basis for his bestselling. 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. Scott and his men attack and annihilate rommels battalion of tanks and infantry during the tunisia campaign in africa. 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. Jun 15, 2003 discover book depositorys huge selection of george s patton books online. The unknown patton is both a history and a study of the life and career of general george s. But his army was part of a whole organization and his operations part of a great campaign. Patton, jr lines of fire studies in american literature. Feb, 2020 victor davis hanson, the wayne and marcia buske distinguished fellow in history at hillsdale college, is also a senior fellow at the hoover institution and a. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was a general of the united states army who commanded the u. Patton iv sonlater he changed his name to george s.
Seventh army in the mediterranean theater of world war ii, and the u. Patton command book 3 and millions of other books are available for instant. The book is the followup to killing kennedy, killing lincoln, and killing jesus and was published in september 2014 through henry holt and company. He wrote in his personal diary on hearing the news of the japanese surrender, yet another war has come to an end, and with it my usefulness to the world. I recently read, with a great deal of interest, robert k. Coy eklund, an officer on pattons staff, confirms a story about pattons insistence on inspirational sermons. Scott and his men attack and annihilate rommel s battalion of tanks and infantry during the tunisia campaign in africa.
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. Patton 18851945 was a highranking wwii general, who led the u. His widow beatrice ayer patton served as a capable editor. War as i knew it is the personal and candid account of general george s. It is no myth that one sunday morning, after attending church services as he always did, he stalked into my office in the army barracks in nancy, france, where i was the senior duty officer. Patton, sensing victory as he peers onto the battle field from his command post, growls, rommel, you magnificent bastard. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was a general of the. George pattons homecoming at end of wwii bazata doesnt seem to have publically mentioned his involvement in the attempted assassination of patton until 1979, following the release of a movie, brass target, loosely based on the novel the algonquin project. 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. These texts offered patton inspiration on adventure and heroism, as well as insight into human drama, emotions, and conflict. 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. The collection documents pattons military career, including his attendance at the.
First published in 1947, this absorbing narrative draws on patton s vivid memories of battle and his detailed diaries, from the moment the third army exploded onto the brittany peninsula to the. While most of the world celebrated the end of wwii, patton was despondent. George patton was the most brilliant commander of an. This book contains a wealth of knowledge concerning portions of pattons life that have not been explained in previous biographies. On december 9, 1945, patton was returning from a pheasant hunt with his chief of staff. In 2008, author robert wilcox wrote a sensational book on the circumstances surrounding the accident and later death of patton called target patton. George smith patton iv december 24, 1923 june 27, 2004 was a major general in the united states army and the son of world war ii general george s. Quick facts name george patton birth date november 11, 1885 death date december 21, 1945 education u. George patton was born in san gabriel, california on november 11, 1885. Discover book depositorys huge selection of george s patton books online. As a child, george loved to read and go horseback riding.
Pattons forebearers were mostly from scotland and settled in va, though patton himself grew up in ca after most of the men in his family were killed fighting for va in the civil war this book inspired my last 12 years reading voraciously about the civil war. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the european and mediterranean theaters during world war ii. 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. In 2005, pattons wifes button box manuscript was finally released by his family, with the posthumous release of ruth ellen patton tottens book, the button box. On guts, glory, and winning relies on the writings, speeches, and poems of george patton, and includes his prayer to stop the rain during the battle of northern europe. What lasting battle command lessons can we learn from him.
Military academy at west point place of birth san gabriel, california. The short story is that he sustained spinal cord and neck injuries in an automobile accident near neckarstadt, germany. George s patton books list of books by george s patton. Sep 11, 2019 quick facts name george patton birth date november 11, 1885 death date december 21, 1945 education u. Ruth ellen patton totten daumarried army officer later general totten. Because of his great competence as a battlefield commander, patton might have led the american troops during the invasion of normandy. Gays grandson one would think that these books raise enough issues to suggest the need for further investigation, except that the one eyewitness to the accident was never contacted by any of these book authors, according to his grandson. The strange death of world war iis most audacious general bill oreillys killing series patton. Isbn 9780889461628 9780889461628 hardcover, edwin mellen pr, 1991. 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. Patton has just spent weeks studying the writing of his german adversary field marshall erwin rommel and is crushing him in an epic tank battle in tunisia. 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. Rick atkinson won a pulitzer prize in 1983 for a series of articles on west point s class of 1966, which later became the basis for his bestselling.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This book is so much deeper and more interesting than any film. The book, which caused a huge controversy, said that patton had been assassinated on orders from highranking american military leaders. Patton s memoirs, war as i knew it, appeared posthumously in 1947. Third army in france and germany following dday, the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944. In 1952, his widow, beatrice patton, provided a list of his favorite books for an issue of armor magazine patton, beatrice ayer, a soldier s reading, armor 61 novemberdecember 1952, pp. In 1952, his widow, beatrice patton, provided a list of his favorite books for an issue of armor magazine patton, beatrice ayer, a soldiers reading, armor 61 novemberdecember 1952, pp. Patton iii was a highly successful and highly controversial general who held corps and armylevel commands during world war ii. First published in 1947, this absorbing narrative draws on pattons vivid memories of battle and his detailed diaries, from the moment the third army exploded onto the brittany peninsula to the. Scott in the title role, won seven academy awards, including one for best picture. He passed away from pulmonary embolism as a result of the accident. He was also well known for his eccentricity and controversial outspokenness. The death of george patton was americas most controversial. Discount prices on books by george s patton, including titles like war diary 1918.
This edition has some new material and was reprinted in 1995 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of ve day. Patton 1970, a film biography directed by franklin schaffner and starring george c. A graduate of west point 1909, he served in world war i and was wounded. The brilliant military leader and strategist general george s. This title examines pattons colorful life and leadership in three wars, with a concentration on his command in world war ii. Patton 35 movie clip rommel, you magnificent bastard.
Victor davis hanson, the wayne and marcia buske distinguished fellow in history at hillsdale college, is also a senior fellow at the hoover institution and a. Pattons pivotal role in the invasion of north africa and the capture of sicily during world war ii. Patton jr, an inspirational leader and outstanding tactician, has intrigued and confounded his biographers. A graduate of west point 1909, he served in world war i and was wounded while commanding a tank brigade in france. Learn the truth about the slapping incidents, read about pattons personal philosophy of life, war. 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 army in the open field that our or any other service produced. His strict discipline, toughness, and selfsacrifice elicited exceptional pride within his ranks.