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Patton

By: Alan Axelrod
Narrated by: Brian Emerson
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Summary

George S. Patton was a general who achieved greatness in his field by contradicting his own nature. A cavalryman steeped in romantic military tradition, he nevertheless pulled a reluctant American military into the most advanced realms of highly mobile armored warfare. An autocratic snob, Patton created unparalleled rapport and loyalty with the lowliest private in his command. An outspoken racist, he led the only racially integrated U.S. military unit in World War II. A profoundly insecure individual, he made his Third Army the most self-confident and consistently victorious fighting force in the European theater. An exuberantly profane man, he prayed daily and believed God had destined him for military greatness.

Alan Axelrod delivers a fascinating account of Patton's fascinating life and legacy.

This book is one of a series on great generals.
©2006 Alan Axelrod (P)2006 Blackstone Audiobooks
Historical Military United States World War II War
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"Axelrod has captured Patton's checkered legacy in a balanced biography." ( Publishers Weekly)

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The story of a great man

Great book. Gives background and depth to the movie version. A balance view of a both fantastically successful yet flawed man

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Great story of a Great General

This is really well told biography of General Patton.
Does a great job of exploring the soul and themes of his life, as well as telling the narrative brilliantly.

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Excellent

Well narrated /excellent content thanks audio books again for great content of your library in military literature/

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The us 3rd army won the way

Patton, Patton Patton. A bully and a poor military man. Of course Patton won the war single handed. No ‘Brits’, no Australians, Canadians, New Zealanders etc etc. What a dreadfully biased yarn about this self- important idiot.

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