George S.Patton: The Entire Life Story of an Outstanding General

Summary

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. Chapters include: 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.  

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