When many Americans think of George S. Patton, they conjure the
image of George C. Scott. Yet the movie could only tell a
compressed version of Patton's remarkable life. This book presents
the full complexity of one of America's most famous generals.
Patton began as a young man from a privileged background and loving
family. He struggled to overcome what was probably a learning
disability to gain entrance into West Point, and began a storied
career as a soldier, one that would lead him into confrontations in
Mexico, the Argonne Forest in World War I, and virtually everywhere
in the European Theatre of World II, where his world renown
exploded. Along the way, he found time to become a devoted family
man, as well as an expert horseman and fencer. He even represented
the United States in the Olympics. This book also includes a
thorough bibliography of print and electronic sources to aid
further research. A timeline plots the key events in Patton's life
and career. Accessible to students and general readers, this
biography looks at Patton the soldier and Patton the man, and is
perfect for those interested in the general's life, World War II,
and the U.S. military in the early and mid-20th century.
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