Books written by george patton

Patton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Patton understood that to be at the right place at the right moment, can make a lot of difference. That character, while interesting, was not at all george patton. The button box is the loving memoir of beatrice ayer patton 18861953, the wife of one of the greatest military figures in history, general george s. Patton rare books and first editions at bauman rare.

Although he was technically the third george smith patton his father was born george william patton in 1856 but changed his name to honor his late father in 1868 he was given the name junior. While only an average student, he rose steadily through the ranks to become one of the top generals in ww ii. As to patton biographies and books written by others there are so many, as you have seen, that it would be hard to say which one is the best. Still it covers the key elements of pattons life and career. General george s patton jnr poems by the famous poet. British military historian terry brighton has written a biographical triptych of george patton, bernard montgomery and erwin rommel. A graduate of west point 1909, he served in world war i and was wounded while commanding a tank brigade in france. Written by the pattons daughter, ruth ellen, the book covers beatrices life from her youth in a wealthy new england family until her death, with an emphasis on her years of. Read all poems of general george s patton jnr and infos about general george s patton jnr. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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.

Poem hunter all poems of by general george s patton jnr poems. Patton that offer insights into the generals method of analysis. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the european and mediterranean theatres during world war ii. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was a leading u. Scott, one scene shows patton reading a book, the tank in battle, supposedly written by erwin rommel. Sep 22, 2014 though the previous three killing books have been picked up by the national geographic channel for tv jesus is about to film in morocco, oreilly wants to sell killing patton to the movies. As well as reprinting 86 of pattons poems, the works editor describes the setting in which each was written and comments on his many allusions to mythology, literature, and barracks language of the time. General george s patton jnr poems, quotations and biography on general george s patton jnr poet page. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters.

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. A genius for war was published in 1995 and is the biography for which carlo deste is best known. Army general in world war ii in campaigns in north africa, sicily, france and germany, 194345. Patton, thru his comentaries and diary entries, walks the reader thru day by day in some cases minute by minute accounts of a senior officer. It is simply one of the greatest, most insightful accounts of the campaign in nw europe, beautifully written by one of historys most charismatic and successful generals.

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 george s patton jnr poems poems of general. Patton accumulated one of the best military libraries in the world. Robert patton has written a great work not only for general readership but a lasting legacy to the patton descendants. The biggest smoking gun for oreilly was the car crash in 1945 in germany that paralyzed the outspoken patton, who had made headlines for slapping soldiers he thought were cowards and certainly. Patton s war as i knew it was assembled and edited from his wartime diary. Published in 1947 just two years after his death, general george s.

Read all poems of general george s patton jnr and infos about general george s patton. Utilizing untapped archival materials from the united states and england, stanley p. Patton from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. The brilliant military leader and strategist general george s. He assumed command of the 304th 1st tank brigade after patton was wounded in late september, 1918, during the meuseargonne offensive. It is compressed so you can read it in an hour, adhering to the publishing model of all books from hourly history publishing. General george s patton jnr poems by the famous poet all. Cavalry, tanks and future wars is a collection of articles and one operations report written by george s. Patton papers document activities of patton and the 304th 1st tank brigade during the first world war, and document the early development of tanks and tank warfare. The pattons is an exceptional portrait of the famous military family, eloquently written by the grandson of its most illustrious member, george s. Patton became one of the most distinguished generals to. A military classic by a legendary american general.

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 final allied casualty report. Mar 26, 2018 pattons hardwon love of reading would not only have an indirect impact on his leadership. It is fascinating reading, but needs to be read as a diary, not an autobiography, and if the reader has a knowledge of events beyond what is in the diary it helps. In time patton s legacy has come to be defined by his controversial and sometimes erratic behaviour almost as much as by his martial prowess. General george s patton jnr general george s patton jnr. As well as reprinting 86 of patton s poems, the works editor describes the setting in which each was written and comments on his many allusions to mythology, literature, and barracks language of the time. Fine writing, good portrayal of the character of the general. Did rommel really write this book or was it a prop. Discover librarianselected research resources on george s. The book begins with a collection of open letters written by patton during the time of. He is an author, military historian and a retired lieutenant colonel in the u. There have numerous books written on patton and a thrilling movie starring george c. And part of that included nurturing a lifelong love affair with books.

Patton, now at the army war college in carlisle, pa two grandsonsthe sons. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the european and. George patton george patton controversies and appraisal. Well written and concise, it is a good, quick and informative read. Discount prices on books by george s patton, including titles like war diary 1918. I have read a lot of books on ike and now i am reading books on patton. A graduate of west point 1909, he served in world war i and was wounded.

There are few better pairings in the world of biography than george s. Seventh army in the mediterranean theater of world war ii, and the u. Hirshson creates the most balanced portrait of patton ever written. Interesting signed autograph letter written by george s. George patton controversies and appraisal britannica. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945, kcb was a general of the. Patton and explore their bibliography from s george s. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. During his extensive research through german wartime records, noted historian and author harry yeide has uncovered. 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. Army majorgeneral and west point graduate, to the west point academy. Patton s war as i knew it captures war and the experiences of it in raw and true form.

Patton jr, an inspirational leader and outstanding tactician, has intrigued and confounded his biographers. A soldiers life reveals patton as a complex soldier capable of brilliant military maneuvers but also of inspiring horrendous acts with fiery speeches. Secretary, for gods sake, when you get home, stop this point system. George pattona life from beginning to end is unique among all the other books. Despite the many books and articles written about him, none considers in depth how his love of history shaped the course of his life. Patton at west point to his sister, anne, mentioning west points loss to the navy in baseball, a bet on the game that cost thousands, and a potential family visit. When a pair of mules blocked a bridge during the sicily offensive in 1943, halting his armoured convoy and making it vulnerable to enemy fire, patton personally shot the animals. Deste addresses this in this book, if you really want to know the real george patton, there is no better single book, than this one. War as i knew it is the personal and candid account of general george s. George patton standing to the side of an m2 medium tank in tunisia, 1942.

Contributions of this great general impact the historical and literary societies today. The apogee of patton s career came with the dramatic sweep of his third army across northern france in the summer of 1944 in a campaign marked by great initiative, ruthless drive, and disregard of classic. 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. The book is the followup to killing kennedy, killing lincoln, and killing jesus and was published in september 2014. 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. Through the eyes of his enemies is the first to examine the legendary general through the eyes of his enemies, the opposing german commanders. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Make sure that you have more men and material and good logistics and you win. George s patton books list of books by george s patton. A collection of poems written by the world war ii general, george patton. This book tells the story of the patton ancestors that shaped the life of general george s.

This library was donated by patton s son, george s. In world war i he was a senior commander of the new tank corps and saw action in france. Phenomenal woman, still i rise, the road not taken, if you forget me, dreams. The author goes beyond the often derided cowboy characteristics of the man. Francis ford cuppolas film, patton, has helped to promote an ongoing interest in the life and contributions of general george smith patton,jr. The entire collection spans the years 18071979, with the bulk of the papers concentrated from. 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. Genius for war, a book online at low prices in india. The latter author was the editor of the patton papers and bro. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945, kcb was a general of the united states army who commanded the u. The bullet went into the front of my left leg and came out. Written by one of his men who had served under his command. The first article was written while patton was posted along the mexican border in pursuit of pancho villa. A life from beginning to end world war 2 biographies by history, hourly isbn.