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| Author | : Carlo D'Este |
| Publisher | : Harpercollins |
| Release Date | : 1995 |
| ISBN | : |
| Pages | : 977 pages |
| Rating | : 4.3/5 (91 download) |
Download or read book Patton written by Carlo D'Este and published by Harpercollins. This book was released on 1995 with total page 977 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a detailed look at the life and career of the famous World War II general, and depicts his accomplishments and complex personality
| Author | : Carlo D'Este |
| Publisher | : HarperCollins |
| Release Date | : 2008-07-01 |
| ISBN | : 9780007291939 |
| Pages | : 1024 pages |
| Rating | : 4.2/5 (919 download) |
Download or read book A Genius for War written by Carlo D'Este and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 1024 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the authorised biography of one of the most debated, colourful, charismatic, controversial and misunderstood figures ever to step onto the battlefield. D'Este reveals the private personality of Patton.
| Author | : Friedrich von Bernhardi |
| Publisher | : |
| Release Date | : 1917 |
| ISBN | : |
| Pages | : 345 pages |
| Rating | : 4.:/5 (89 download) |
Download or read book Deutschland und Der Nächste Krieg written by Friedrich von Bernhardi and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
| Author | : Bruce Harrison |
| Publisher | : Lulu.com |
| Release Date | : |
| ISBN | : 1411686306 |
| Pages | : pages |
| Rating | : 4.4/5 (116 download) |
Download or read book The Family Forest Descendants of Sir Robert Parke written by Bruce Harrison and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
| Author | : Jim Sudmeier |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Release Date | : 2017-02 |
| ISBN | : 9781539577959 |
| Pages | : 254 pages |
| Rating | : 4.5/5 (779 download) |
Download or read book Patton written by Jim Sudmeier and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no denying that General George S. Patton was one of the heroes of World War II and one of its deciding factors. There is also no denying that Patton's personal style of commanding troops was fueled by self-aggrandizement, pride, and a sense of entitlement as much as it was by sound strategizing. In this unflinching look at Patton's storied career, Jim Sudmeier examines both sides of him-the fearless combat leader and the egomaniac. Were they at odds during the war, or was it this combination that shaped his unique leadership style? In this extensively researched biography, Sudmeier begins where the seeds of Patton's temperament were planted. Born with every advantage, Patton was raised to believe that his mission in life was to restore the family honor by winning glory on the battlefield. Sudmeier traces the start of Patton's narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) through West Point and the Western Front. He sheds light on Patton's past, including a narrow escape from a court martial for killing one of his own men with a shovel to the head. Sudmeier also shows, however, that Patton's psyche helped produce incredible victories-triumphs that determined the destiny of the entire world.
| Author | : James Morningstar Kelly |
| Publisher | : Naval Institute Press |
| Release Date | : 2017-05-15 |
| ISBN | : 1612519784 |
| Pages | : pages |
| Rating | : 4.6/5 (125 download) |
Download or read book Patton's Way written by James Morningstar Kelly and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patton’s Way is a unique approach to the legend of General George S. Patton, Jr. and his development and application of a unique approach to modern warfare. Unlike Carlo D’Este’s Patton: Genius for War or Stanley Hirshson’s General Patton: A Soldier’s Life, Patton’s Way is not a biography. Instead, it argues that popular representations of Patton are built on misconceptions and incomplete understandings about his approach to warfare. Morningstar begins with the mystifying contradiction between the historiographical criticism of Patton’s methods and popular appreciation for his successes. He identifies several schools of thought offering explanations ranging from Patton’s bull headed leadership to his gambling cavalry style. Yet, the author notes, they all fail to fully comprehend the real Patton. It is the contention of this book that the secret to Patton’s success was a truly radical and purposely-crafted doctrine he developed over several decades of careful thought and practice. Morningstar identifies four core principals in Patton’s doctrine: targeting the enemy’s morale through shock; utilizing highly practiced combined arms mechanized columns; relying on mission tactics and flexible command and control; and employing multi-layered and synthesized intelligence systems to identify enemy capabilities and weak spots. These principals directly contradicted official U.S. Army doctrine in that they rejected the focus on tactical battle, the primacy of infantry, top-down command and control and detailed orders processes, and intelligence limited to supporting preconceived plans. Because Patton’s methods did not conform to doctrine, they were not well understood by his peers, resulting in misconceptions both then and now -- misconceptions that led higher command to truncate Patton’s operations in Tunisia, Sicily, and France. The author uses separate chapters to detail how Patton developed and applied each principal, before using the breakout from Normandy as a case study to illustrate Patton’s Way in application. The comparison of Patton’s success to the many instances of stagnation in the European Theater without Patton is startling but the author also recognizes other campaigns and how they related to Patton’s concepts. In the Chapter 6 the author illustrates the ‘death and resurrection’ of Patton’s ideas in the US Army. Following World War II both Patton’s teachings and adherents were systematically removed from the Army operations. Political constraints led to a resurgence of attrition based doctrine and heavy firepower tactics in Korea and Vietnam. Only at the Armor School at Fort Knox, Kentucky, did Patton’s ideas take root only to blossom in the form of AirLand Battle doctrine towards the end of the century after a long and interesting route. The author ends by briefly describing the status of Patton’ ideas in the Army today.
| Author | : Carlo D'Este |
| Publisher | : |
| Release Date | : 1996 |
| ISBN | : 9780006380931 |
| Pages | : 977 pages |
| Rating | : 4.3/5 (89 download) |
Download or read book A Genius for War written by Carlo D'Este and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 977 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a biography of the Second World War hero, US General George S. Patton.
| Author | : John K. Rieth |
| Publisher | : Brandylane Publishers Inc |
| Release Date | : 2004-06-01 |
| ISBN | : 1883911621 |
| Pages | : 226 pages |
| Rating | : 4.8/5 (839 download) |
Download or read book Patton's Forward Observers written by John K. Rieth and published by Brandylane Publishers Inc. This book was released on 2004-06-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patton Forward Observers is a story told by a unique collection of highly trained artillery observers who fought every step of the war with Patton's famed Third Army. We remember Patton today only through the service of men like these. This is a soldier's story. Derived from wartime letters and oral histories told by the veterans themselves, we see the classic American Army experience of World War II--the friendships, courage, terror, carnage, humor and ultimate victory that all part of the Patton legend--a legend build by soldiers.
| Author | : Michael Keane |
| Publisher | : Regnery Publishing |
| Release Date | : 2014-09-09 |
| ISBN | : 1621572986 |
| Pages | : 300 pages |
| Rating | : 4.6/5 (215 download) |
Download or read book George S. Patton written by Michael Keane and published by Regnery Publishing. This book was released on 2014-09-09 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 | : James Kelly Morningstar |
| Publisher | : |
| Release Date | : 2017 |
| ISBN | : |
| Pages | : 289 pages |
| Rating | : 4.:/5 (12 download) |
Download or read book Patton's Way written by James Kelly Morningstar and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patton's Way is a unique approach to the legend of General George S. Patton, Jr. and his development and application of a unique approach to modern warfare. Unlike Carlo D'Este's Patton: Genius for War or Stanley Hirshson's General Patton: A Soldier's Life, Patton's Way is not a biography. Instead, it argues that popular representations of Patton are built on misconceptions and incomplete understandings about his approach to warfare. Morningstar begins with the mystifying contradiction between the historiographical criticism of Patton's methods and popular appreciation for his successes. He i.
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| Publisher | : |
| Release Date | : 1996 |
| ISBN | : |
| Pages | : pages |
| Rating | : 4.:/5 (3 download) |
Download or read book Military Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
| Author | : U. S. Military |
| Publisher | : |
| Release Date | : 2017-01-30 |
| ISBN | : 9781520493701 |
| Pages | : 69 pages |
| Rating | : 4.4/5 (937 download) |
Download or read book General George S. Patton was Not an Operational Artist - The Myth of Patton written by U. S. Military and published by . This book was released on 2017-01-30 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since WWII, historians have lionized General Patton for his bold and daring leadership during Allied campaigns. His many biographers have highlighted his ability to instill discipline, remove incompetent leaders, and form an effective staff. While these attributes evolved in his persona through his military training, Patton applied his intellect to develop a deep understanding of the new methods of warfare that armies encountered on the battlefields of WWII. The application of operational art now required knowledge grounded in the close coordination of air, sea, and land assets to achieve victories at both the strategic and tactical level. While historical examples of daring victories demonstrate what western culture loves in a war hero, a critical analysis of Patton's actions reveal a more compelling story. Closer examination of his actions in the latter stages of the Tunisian campaign, during the Sicilian campaign, and in Western Europe from Normandy to the Rhineland, demonstrate that he excelled at achieving tactical successes, but did not perform well when integrating those tactical successes in campaigns to achieve strategic aims. Patton developed a reputation as a bold and daring leader; however, analysis of WWII campaigns reveals that he did not apply what the US Army now refers to as operational art. 1. Introduction * Background * Methodology * The Allied Approach to Operational Art, 1942 to 1945 * Patton and the German Way of War * 2. The North Africa Campaign * Background * Narrative * Analysis * 3. The Sicily Campaign * Background * Narrative * Analysis * 4. Western European Campaign * Background * Narrative * Analysis * 5. Conclusion General George S. Patton was not the military genius that historians have made him out to be. Following the end of WWII and his death in 1945, the media, historians, and even former German adversaries raised his reputation to mythical proportions. Today, one still encounters the continued fascination with Patton in works such as Bill O'Reilly's Killing Patton, likening him to Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, and even Jesus. This longstanding legacy begs the question of whether Patton really does stand among the great captains in history. Perhaps a combination of historical memory, media glorification, and American culture's affinity for the heroic figure afforded him undue recognition, diverting attention from other generals who performed (or could have performed) just as well or even better in WWII. His sudden death certainly seems to have contributed to his legendary status, further skewing the all-important perception from the reality of his capabilities. As John Lynn wrote in Battle: A History of Combat and Culture, "the reality of war differs from the discourse of war and is to some degree countered by efforts to make reality better by conforming to expectations." Francis Ford Coppola's 1970 film "Patton" had a lasting influence on the public's perception, contributing further to the separation of the reality of Patton's generalship from the myth that such portrayals have created over time. The alteration of history and the misrepresentation of the past have a long history of their own. This led to a public memory of Patton as depicted in popular culture - which essentially depicted him the way
| Author | : John A. English |
| Publisher | : Stackpole Books |
| Release Date | : 2009-02-05 |
| ISBN | : 0811741230 |
| Pages | : 368 pages |
| Rating | : 4.8/5 (117 download) |
Download or read book Patton's Peers written by John A. English and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2009-02-05 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Covers Canadian Harry Crerar, Briton Miles Dempsey, Frenchman Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, and the Americans Courtney Hodges, William Simpson, and Alexander Patch • History of the campaign for northwest Europe, including the race across France, the liberation of the channel ports, the battles of the Huertgen Forest and the Bulge, crossing the Rhine, the climactic battle for Germany, and more • Corrects the historical misperception that Patton contributed more to victory than other generals • Assesses commanders' individual performances • Impressively researched in primary and secondary sources • New interpretations and an entertaining narrative will appeal to both general readers and scholars Through the force of his personality and the headline-grabbing advance of his U.S. Third Army, Gen. George S. Patton has eclipsed the other six men who, like him, led field armies in the great Allied campaign to liberate northwest Europe in 1944-45. Certain to rank among the lassics of World War II history like Eisenhower's Lieutenants by Russell Weigley, Patton's Peers presents a masterful reassessment of the eleven-month struggle from D-Day to Germany's surrender, shedding long-overdue light on the contributions of these forgotten Allied field army commanders. Seasoned military historian John A. English unearths the vital roles played by these six generals. As the leader of an army of several hundred thousand troops, each had to plan operations days and eeks in advance, coordinate air support, assess intelligence, give orders to corps commanders, manage a staff of sometimes difficult subordinates, and deal with superiors like Eisenhower, Bradley, and Montgomery. Some performed less ably than the rest while others rivaled Patton in their achievements. All deserve to be lifted from Patton's shadow.
| Author | : Malcolm H. Murfett |
| Publisher | : ABC-CLIO |
| Release Date | : 2009 |
| ISBN | : 0313378827 |
| Pages | : 203 pages |
| Rating | : 4.3/5 (133 download) |
Download or read book Imponderable But Not Inevitable written by Malcolm H. Murfett and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2009 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book fills an important gap in the literature of modern warfare by focusing on random elements in warfare often overlooked in both the planning and execution of military operations—factors that can turn certain success into devastating failure. * Includes the work of eight distinguished contributors, each an expert in military history * Offers a bibliography of print and online resources for further reading
| Author | : Jeffrey LaMonica |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Release Date | : 2017-08-08 |
| ISBN | : 1476628459 |
| Pages | : 180 pages |
| Rating | : 4.4/5 (766 download) |
Download or read book American Tactical Advancement in World War I written by Jeffrey LaMonica and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2017-08-08 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. Army evolved into a truly modern fighting force during World War I. When the U.S. entered the war in 1917, the infantry was its primary offensive arm. Training focused mainly on target practice, bayonet charges and marching drills. Antiquated tactics emphasized massive attack waves relying on ferocity to achieve battlefield objectives. Heavy casualties resulted when inexperienced American troops encountered entrenched German veterans trained in the use of modern artillery and machine guns. By war's end the American Expeditionary Force had progressed along a bloody learning curve, developing sophisticated techniques--small flexible formations, fire-and-maneuver and infiltration--for breaking the trench warfare stalemate. Eventually, the AEF integrated new weapons like poison gas, tanks and aircraft into its offensive tactics and pioneered the mechanized combined arms warfare still practiced by the U.S. Army. The exploits of the Fifth "Red Diamond" Division exemplify this critical period of development.
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| Release Date | : 1976 |
| ISBN | : |
| Pages | : pages |
| Rating | : 4.:/5 (31 download) |
Download or read book Army written by and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
| Author | : Peter Karsten |
| Publisher | : SAGE |
| Release Date | : 2006 |
| ISBN | : 0761930973 |
| Pages | : 1328 pages |
| Rating | : 4.7/5 (619 download) |
Download or read book Encyclopedia of War and American Society written by Peter Karsten and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2006 with total page 1328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Encyclopedia, in three volumes, cover a wide range of general thematic categories, issues and topics that address not only the geopolitical effects of war, but also show how the United States engagement in national and international conflicts has affected the social and cultural arena.