War As I Knew It

George S. Patton

ISBN 10: 0395735297 / ISBN 13: 9780395735299

Published by Houghton Mifflin, 1995

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Synopsis:

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 result is not only a grueling, human account of daily combat and heroic feats—including a riveting look at the Battle of the Bulge—but a valuable chronicle by one of the most brilliant military strategists in history. Patton's letters from earlier military campaigns in North Africa and Sicily, complemented by a powerful retrospective of his guiding philosophies, further reveal a man of uncompromising will and uncommon character, which made "Georgie" a household name in mid-century America.

About the Author:

GEORGE S. PATTON, JR. (1885-1945), served as General John "Black Jack" Pershing's aide in Mexico in 1916 during the Pancho Villa Expedition, and rose from captain to major general between the world wars, and headed the illustrious Third Army in World War II.

Bibliographic Details

Title: War As I Knew It
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Acceptable