Patton's life was a patchwork of a hard-driving leadership style, a colorful and sarcastic personality, and a series of dire political missteps. His image is often contradictory. On one hand, he was a hot spark who could often fly off the handle and say and do things that were injurious to himself and others. On the other hand, he was a gifted orator whose capacity to inspire his troops was second to none. Reconciling those elements of his being can sometimes be a tricky proposition.
Inside you'll read about- Born to be a Soldier
- Foreign Wars
- Between the Wars
- World War II Begins
- Hard Fighting Ahead
- Normandy
- Normandy
- The Battle of the Bulge
- Germany
- After the Fighting
- Legacy
And much more!
What makes Patton a controversial figure, and who was he, really? From privileged birth to Olympic athlete to conqueror, this is the story of George S. Patton.