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Patton

A Biography
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George S. Patton evoked wildly contradictory appraisals, but he also embodied contradiction: a cavalryman steeped in romantic military tradition, he nevertheless pulled a reluctant American military into the most advanced realms of highly mobile armored warfare. An autocratic snob, Patton created unparalleled rapport and loyalty with the lowliest private in his command; an outspoken racist, he led the only racially integrated U.S. military unit in World War II; an exuberantly profane man, he prayed daily and believed God had destined him to military greatness; a profoundly insecure individual, he made his Third Army the most self-confident and consistently victorious fighting force in the European theatre. This revealing biography illuminates the man behind the legend who modernized the U.S. army and developed the leadership strategies that have inspired generations.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Command and Controversy - To the Army Born - Cadet, Soldier, Athlete, Swordsman - In Pursuit of Pancho Villa - The Great War and the New Weapon - At War with Peace - Restless Mentor - From African Defeat to African Victory - Conqueror of Sicily - The Slap Heard 'Round the World - Operation Cobra - Warrior - 90 Degrees to the North - The Final Advance and the Last Controversy - Epilogue: Blood, Guts, and a Damn Good Plan

Author Biography

ALAN AXELROD is the Author of the BusinessWeek bestseller Patton on Leadership and many books on American and military history, including Encyclopedia of Wars, America's Wars and The Macmillan Dictionary of Military Biography. He and his work have been featured in BusinessWeek, Fortune, Men's Health, Cosmopolitan, and many newspapers, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and USA Today.
Release date Australia
September 22nd, 2006
Author
Audiences
  • Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
  • Professional & Vocational
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
  • Undergraduate
Contributor
  • Series edited by Wesley K. Clark
Country of Publication
United States
Illustrations
illustrations
Imprint
Palgrave Macmillan
Pages
224
Publisher
Palgrave USA
Dimensions
156x234x21
ISBN-13
9781403971395
Product ID
11469217

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