I Was With Patton

Author : D. A. Lande
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1610607228

Get Book

I Was with Patton by D. A. Lande Pdf

Author : Frank Sisson,Robert L. Wise
Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0063019485

Get Book

I Marched with Patton by Frank Sisson,Robert L. Wise Pdf

"Poignant . . . Well worth the read." --Wall Street Journal In December 1944, Frank Sisson deployed to Europe as part of General George S. Patton's famed Third Army. Over the next six months, as the war in Europe raged, Sisson would participate in many of World War II's most consequential events, from the Battle of the Bulge to the liberation of Dachau. Now 95 years old, Frank shares his remarkable story of life under General Patton for the first time. Frank Sisson grew up in rural Oklahoma during the Great Depression. His father died when Frank was young, and so in 1944, at age eighteen, Frank, like so many other young men across America, enlisted in the Army and was deployed to France. At a traffic intersection one day, Frank caught his first glimpse of the man who would control the next six months of Frank's deployment, and whose lessons, and spirit, would shape the rest of Frank's life. General Patton could be erratic and short-tempered--but he was also a brilliant military tactician and cared deeply for the men who served under him, a credo that gave Frank and his fellow soldiers solace as they faced death every day. In this gritty, intimate account, Frank reveals what life on the ground was really like in the closing days of World War II. After the war, Frank continued to serve in the army as a military police inspector in Berlin. When he finally returned home, he attended college and built a career in business. Like many members of the Greatest Generation, he was often reluctant to share his stories of the war, in all their glory, and terror. He was content to live and work in the nation he had fought to protect, an embodiment of the American Dream. Patton, on the other hand, would not live to see the postwar world he helped create. In December 1945, less than a year after the conclusion of the war, he tragically died following a car accident. Now, seventy-five years later, Frank Sisson's remarkable reminiscences provide a fresh, unique look at Patton's leadership, the final days of World War II and its direct aftermath, and the experience of combat on the front lines.

Author : George Smith Patton
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0395735297

Get Book

War as I Knew it by George Smith Patton Pdf

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.

Author : Carlo D'Este
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 1028 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1996-09-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0060927623

Get Book

Patton by Carlo D'Este Pdf

Patton: A Genius for War is a full-fledged portrait of an extraordinary American that reveals the complex and contradictory personality that lay behind the swashbuckling and brash facade. According to Publishers Weekly, the result is "a major biography of a major American military figure." "This massive work is biography at its very best. Literate and meaty, incisive and balanced, detailed without being pedantic. Mr. D'Este's Patton takes its rightful place as the definitive biography of this American warrior." --Calvin L. Christman, Dallas Morning News "D'Este tells this story well, and gives us a new understanding of this great and troubled man."-The Wall Street Journal "An instant classic." --Douglas Brinkley, director, Eisenhower Center

Author : D. A. Lande
Publisher : Zenith Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2002-04-14
Category : History
ISBN : 0760310718

Get Book

I Was With Patton by D. A. Lande Pdf

Ask a silver-haired veteran of World War II his branch of service and where he served, and hell reply, "Navys Atlantic Fleet." "Marine in the South Pacific." "Army Air Force based in Italy." If this man is a Gl veteran of North Africa, Sicily, or the Third Army in Europe, however, his response will be a terse, "I was with Patton." General George S. Patton was a larger-than-life figure whose genius for mechanized warfare and relentless pursuit of the enemy made him one of the great commanders of World War II. This coupled with his swaggering self-confidence, insufferable brashness, penchant for profanity, explosive temper, countless eccentricities, and uncanny talent for exasperating his superiors, made Patton a legend. What was it like serving under this unforgettable general? I Was With Patton uncovers the stories of the brave men and women who knew him, worked with him, fought for him, and gave their lives for him. Ranging from the humorous to the horrific, this fascinating book is a remarkable, one-of-a-kind collection of remembrances and anecdotes as told by the individuals who experienced World War II under Pattons command. Any soldier who served under the watch of General George S. Patton was shaped in his image and infused with his aggressiveness, sense of destiny, and pride. What Patton demanded of his troops and the results they achieved went beyond rational explanation. His extraordinary command and their exceptional performance set them apart, and they knew it. Inside are front-line accounts from soldiers who served under the legendary general whose hell-for-leather drive finally impaled Hitlers Germany and changed the world forever.

Author : J Furman Daniel
Publisher : Naval Institute Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781682470640

Get Book

21st Century Patton by J Furman Daniel Pdf

While General George S. Patton Jr. remains an iconic figure seventy years after his death, few fully appreciate him as a strategic thinker. Indeed, his flamboyant personality often obscures the fact that he was a lifelong student of the military arts, a true strategic visionary, and a unique figure in American military history. This short volume introduces readers to a more complete and nuanced Patton. By tracing his intellectual development and connecting his views on strategic thought and history to the issues of the present day, this book offers a bold, fresh view on the famous general. Linking Patton’s success as a warfighter to his efforts as a thinker, this book hopes to kindle debate on managing human capital within the military. Most surely the book will demonstrate that—like Patton— the seeds of military success can be planted throughout a lifetime of formal and self-directed study of the military arts.

Author : Bill O'Reilly,Martin Dugard
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9780805096699

Get Book

Killing Patton by Bill O'Reilly,Martin Dugard Pdf

Readers around the world have thrilled to Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, and Killing Jesus--riveting works of nonfiction that journey into the heart of the most famous murders in history. Now from Bill O'Reilly, iconic anchor of The O'Reilly Factor, comes the most epic book of all in this multimillion-selling series: Killing Patton. General George S. Patton, Jr. died under mysterious circumstances in the months following the end of World War II. For almost seventy years, there has been suspicion that his death was not an accident--and may very well have been an act of assassination. Killing Patton takes readers inside the final year of the war and recounts the events surrounding Patton's tragic demise, naming names of the many powerful individuals who wanted him silenced.

Author : Michael Keane
Publisher : Regnery Publishing
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781621572985

Get Book

George S. Patton by Michael Keane Pdf

Known for his rousing speeches and military triumphs, General George S. Patton, Jr. is one of the most famous military figures in U.S. history. Yet, he is better known for his profanity than his prayers. Until now. In his new book George S. Patton: Blood, Guts, and Prayer, author Michael Keane takes readers on a journey through Patton’s career in three parts: his military prowess, his inspirational bravery, and his faith. Using Patton’s own diaries, speeches, and personal papers, Keane examines the general’s actions and personality to shed light on his unique and paradoxical persona. From his miraculous near-death experience to his famous prayer for fair weather, Patton: Blood, Guts, and Prayer recounts the seminal events that contributed to Patton’s personal and religious beliefs. Comprehensive and inspiring, Patton: Blood, Guts, and Prayer is an extraordinary look at the public and private life of one of World War II's most storied generals.

Author : Kevin M. Hymel
Publisher : University of Missouri Press
Page : 455 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780826274632

Get Book

Patton's War by Kevin M. Hymel Pdf

George S. Patton Jr. lived an exciting life in war and peace, but he is best remembered for his World War II battlefield exploits. Patton’s War: An American General’s Combat Leadership: November 1942–July 1944, the first of three volumes, follows the general from the beaches of Morocco to the fields of France, right before the birth of Third Army on the continent. In highly engaging fashion, Kevin Hymel uncovers new facts and challenges long-held beliefs about the mercurial Patton, not only examining his relationships with his superiors and fellow generals and colonels, but also with the soldiers of all ranks whom he led. Using new sources unavailable to previous historians and through extensive research of soldiers’ memoirs and interviews, Hymel adds a new dimension to the telling of Patton’s WWII story.

Author : David A. Smith
Publisher : Greenwood Publishing Group
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0313323534

Get Book

George S. Patton by David A. Smith Pdf

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. A thorough bibliography of print and electronic sources and a timeline that plots key events in Patton's life and career complete the book.

Author : James David McColl
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1091903018

Get Book

The Past Lives and Reincarnation of General George S. Patton Jr. by James David McColl Pdf

During the summer of 2002, I began the research that resulted in the writing of this book. Keeping a promise I had made to myself in early childhood, I set out that summer to discover my past life identity. I strongly suspected that I lived an earlier life prior to my birth. At a very young age, I remembered having had a family in a previous life. I promised myself at the time, as an adult I would seek them out, in order to let them know that although I had died, I was alive once again. By the end of the summer, I had not had any success, and had given up hope of ever knowing for sure if I had a previous life. However, in October of 2002, I had an unexpected breakthrough. From an unlikely source, I discovered my identity in a past life that had occurred in the United States during the mid-19th century, including the period of the American Civil War. This was just the beginning of a series of discoveries, which would culminate with the identification of my most recent past life as General George S. Patton Jr.Although many books have been written on General Patton's military exploits and most mention his belief in reincarnation, which was even depicted in the movie Patton, none has focused primarily on this aspect of his life. General Patton was a firm believer in reincarnation. Not only did he believe that he had lived many lifetimes in earlier periods of history, but he also believed he would reincarnate once again after his death. This book not only identifies and explores six of General Patton's past lives, and attempts to show how they were interconnected, it confirms that he was correct in his belief that he would return to walk the earth once again.The most exciting aspect of my past life research is the implication for humanity. Death is no longer something to fear or dread, for it no longer implies a permanent end or separation. It should be viewed as a natural transition, the return home, and the gateway to a new life where we will be reunited with our family and friends. It is my hope that this book will provide reassurance to anyone, who contemplates his or her own mortality, as well as comfort to the person grieving the death of a loved one.

Author : Ladislas Farago
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1594160112

Get Book

Patton by Ladislas Farago Pdf

The Book that Inspired the Academy Award-Winning Film "The best Patton biography."--Military Bookman He is America's most famous general. He represents toughness, focus, determination, and the ideal of achievement in the face of overwhelming odds. He was the most feared and respected adversary to his enemies and an object of envy, admiration, and sometimes, scorn to his professional peers. An early proponent of tank warfare, George S. Patton moved from being a foresighted lieutenant in the First World War to commanding the Third Army in the next, leading armored divisions in the Allied offensive that broke the back of Nazi Germany. Patton was an enigmatic figure. His image among his troops and much of the press achieved legendary status through his bold and colorful comments and combat leadership, yet these same qualities nearly jeopardized his career and forced him out of the battle on several occasions. Victory was impossible without Patton, and returning to the field, his army was responsible for one of the most crushing advances in the history of warfare. In Ladislas Farago's masterpiece, Patton: Ordeal and Triumph, the complete story of this fascinating personality is revealed. Born into an aristocratic California family, Patton rose in military rank quickly and was tapped to lead the Allied landings in North Africa in 1942. Under Patton's direction, American troops cut their teeth against Rommel's Afrikakorps, advanced further and more quickly than British General Montgomery's army in the conquest of Sicily, and ultimately continued their exploits by punching into Germany and checking the Russian westward advance at the end of World War II. A sweeping, absorbing biography and critically hailed, Patton: Ordeal and Triumph provides unique insights into Patton's life and leadership style and is military history at its finest.

Author : Martin Blumenson
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Generals
ISBN : 9781612340678

Get Book

Patton by Martin Blumenson Pdf

A new volume in the Military Profiles series.

Author : Robert S. Allen
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-25
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780813169149

Get Book

Forward with Patton by Robert S. Allen Pdf

The WWII diary of a US soldier and Soviet spy who worked closely with General Patton is presented in this fully annotated edition. Robert S. Allen is one of the more controversial figures of the Second World War. After serving in France during World War I, he left the military to start a career as a syndicated columnist, eventually becoming the Washington, DC, bureau chief for the Christian Science Monitor. In that time, he also developed a sideline as a paid informant for the KGB. When American entered World War II, Allen rejoined the army to serve as General Patton's chief of situation and executive officer for operations. He was considered such an authority on Patton after the war that Twentieth Century-Fox asked him to develop a film script about the general. In Forward with Patton, John Nelson Rickard presents a complete, annotated edition of Colonel Allen's World War II diary for 1944-1945. The entries reflect Allen's private thoughts on the Third Army and provide an invaluable perspective on Patton, whom Allen deeply admired.

Author : Alex Kershaw
Publisher : Random House Large Print
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780593862254

Get Book

Patton's Prayer by Alex Kershaw Pdf

From Alex Kershaw, author of the New York Times bestseller Against All Odds, comes an epic story of courage, resilience, and faith during the Second World War General George Patton needed a miracle. In December 1944, the Allies found themselves stuck. Rain had plagued the troops daily since September, turning roads into rivers of muck, slowing trucks and tanks to a crawl. A thick ceiling of clouds had grounded American warplanes, allowing the Germans to reinforce. The sprint to Berlin had become a muddy, bloody stalemate, costing thousands of American lives. Patton seethed, desperate for some change, any change, in the weather. A devout Christian, he telephoned his head chaplain. “Do you have a good prayer for the weather?” he asked. The resulting prayer was soon printed and distributed to the 250,000 men under Patton’s command. “Pray when driving,” the men were told. “Pray when fighting. Pray alone. Pray with others. Pray by night and pray by day. Pray for the cessation of immoderate rains, for good weather for Battle. . . . Pray for victory. . . . Pray for Peace.” Then came the Battle of the Bulge. Amid frigid temperatures and heavy snow, 200,000 German troops overwhelmed the meager American lines in Belgium’s Ardennes Forest, massacring thousands of soldiers as the attack converged on a vital crossroads town called Bastogne. There, the 101st Airborne was dug in, but the enemy were lurking, hidden in the thick blanket of fog that seemed to never dissipate. A hundred miles of frozen roads to the south, Patton needed an answer to his prayer, fast, before it was too late.