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George S. Patton (1885–1945)

Autor/a de War as I Knew It

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George S. Patton, Jr. was born in California in 1885, and entered Stephen Cutter Clark's School for Boys in 1897. He went on to the Virginia Military Institute in 1903, followed by West Point in 1904. He graduated from West Point in 1909. As a young cavalry officer and well-rounded athlete, he mostra'n més competed in five events during the 1912 Olympic games held in Stockholm, Sweden. He placed fifth in the pentathlon. Patton saw action in the pursuit of Pancho Villa in Mexico in 1916, as an aide to General John J. Pershing. He continued as an aide to Pershing until he transferred to the new Armored branch as the first U.S. Commander of Armor. He again saw action in World War I, and was hit by machine gun fire, suffering serious wounds. Patton received the most notoriety during World War II. He earned the nickname Old Blood and Guts and was labeled one of the "most colorful" American generals of the war. Patton received numerous decorations and medals from Luxembourg, Belgium, Great Britain and the Soviet Union. In December of 1945, Patton died of injuries from a car accident and was buried at the Third Army Cemetery in Luxembourg. (Bowker Author Biography) mostra'n menys

Obres de George S. Patton

War as I Knew It (1947) 707 exemplars
The Patton papers (1972) 37 exemplars
The Defense of Gallipoli (2008) 5 exemplars
The Howitzer 1 exemplars
Le Maquis de Lorris 1 exemplars
War Diary 1918 (2018) 1 exemplars

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Nom normalitzat
Patton, George S.
Nom oficial
Patton, George Smith, Jr.
Data de naixement
1885-11-11
Data de defunció
1945-12-21
Lloc d'enterrament
Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial, Hamm, Luxembourg
Gènere
male
Nacionalitat
USA
Lloc de naixement
San Gabriel, California, USA
Lloc de defunció
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Causa de la mort
pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure (Caused by auto accident)
Llocs de residència
San Gabriel, California, USA
Washington, DC, USA
Educació
Army War College (1932)
United States Military Academy (1909)
Virginia Military Institute
Stephen Clark's School for Boys, Pasadena, California, USA
Professions
military officer
Relacions
Wilson, Benjamin Davis (grandfather)
Totten, Ruth Ellen Patton (daughter)
McDonald, Lawrence Patton (cousin)
Patton, Robert H. (grandson)
Organitzacions
United States Army
Premis i honors
Order of the Bath (Knight Grand Cross)
Order of the British Empire (Officer)
French Legion of Honor
Distinguished Service Cross (1918)
Belgian Order of Leopold
Luxembourg War Cross (mostra-les totes 25)
Order of the White Lion of Czechoslovakia
Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Silver Lifesaving Medal
Mexican Service Medal
World War I Victory Medal
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal
Belgian Croix de Guerre
French Croix de Guerre
Grand Luxemburg Cross of the Order of Adolphe of Nassau
Grand Cross of Ouissam Alaouite of Morocco
Czechoslovakian War Cross

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Patton's memoirs, letters, and diaries, edited for publication after the war and after his premature death. A cornucopia of military aphorisms, I see why it is still in print. A primary source of inestimable value, describing strategy, tactics, and battle in a matter-of-fact and engaging way. A source for many of the words and scenes in the 1970 film Patton. If you're familiar enough you'll notice the direct borrowings. Good maps, informative footnotes, a good modern introduction by historian Rick Atkinson. No images, no index. A duplicate printing of the original edition, with 1940s typography and mapmaking, which I like.… (més)
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tuckerresearch | Hi ha 5 ressenyes més | Sep 9, 2021 |

This was another of my $1 garage sale audio books. While Patton didn't exactly write an autobiography, this book is entirely made up of his journal entries, memoirs, letters home, and copies of orders given. As such, it's all in the first person and reads like a personal history of WWII.

Since much of it deals with commands given, areas taken, tactics used, and suggestions for future Army organization, it is pretty boring for a non-soldier to read. But sprinkled throughout are Patton's philosophies, personal stories, jokes, and historical reflections that make it worthwhile.

Much of the beginning of the book, the North Africa campaign, isn't about fighting but rather about the people he met and visited. Patton had an incredibly detailed knowledge of ancient history. He knew more about the sites he visited during the war than the tour guides he encountered. The last book he mentions reading before landing in North Africa is the Koran. He reads the Norman Invasion as he prepares to take the Third Army across Europe.

The last chapter deals with personal stories from war, including serving under General Pershing while chasing Poncho Villa into Mexico. He illustrates what he learned, and how various decisions shaped him as an officer. I'm guessing some of this book has been made into a leadership guide for corporate CEOs. "Never take counsel of your fears" is a recurring Patton maxim.

I was curious how the stories matched up with the famous Patton film. Not very well. Patton's dialogue with the Third Army Chaplain about devising a prayer for good weather is about the only part that matches up almost word-for-word.

The movie makes much of him slapping a battle fatigued soldier, suggesting it was controversial in the States and led him to almost be sacked. Patton only mentions such an incident in the last chapter, and never suggests any repercussions from it.

The man probably never intended for his journals to be published as they were, but they're historically great. Patton was a very intelligent man in many ways. Very little of his foul-mouthed reputation comes out in the book, but he mentions a few times where he (always to achieve a specific purpose) cursed people out.

Overall, I give it 2.5 stars.
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justindtapp | Hi ha 5 ressenyes més | Jun 3, 2015 |
As a history junkie youngster I loved anything that had to do with WWII. And once I saw the amazing film, Patton, I began idolizing the General. In his memoir about his days as the commander of the famed 3rd Army, Patton not only shows himself to be one of the greatest military minds in human history, but also a brilliant writer. The book mainly consists of letters Patton wrote during his campaigns in North Africa, Italy, and France. His military genius is plain to see as is his love for the US and the army. A must read for any military enthusiasts and also for anyone that enjoys history and wants to get a glimpse into the mind of a man that has come to define the United States in many ways.… (més)
 
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Zissou54 | Hi ha 5 ressenyes més | Apr 23, 2014 |
Patton' diary / memoir of his role in WWII. Written shortly before his death in Dec 1945 and published by his wife. Very blunt and to the point as one would expect from Patton. Appended to this book are copies of Patton's general orders for the conduct of the 3rd Army in Europe which includes some very good practical advice for the fighting soldier and commander.
 
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SPQR2755 | Hi ha 5 ressenyes més | Oct 13, 2013 |

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