War As I Knew It: The Battle Memoirs of "Blood 'N Guts" - Couverture souple

Patton Jr., George S.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0553259911 ISBN 13 : 9780553259919

Editeur : Bantam, 1983

Synopsis

Book by George S Patton Jr

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

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.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

"Fame never yet found a man who waited to be found" - "In case of doubt attack" - "Know what you know and know what you don't know" Patton was the ultimate soldier's general. Everyone associated with him came under his spell and it is no exaggeration to say that they would have given their lives for him. This mystique that surrounded him bound him intimately to his troops who, throughout Patton's career felt privileged to serve him. George Patton tragically died on 20 December 1945 following a car crash, and this book is the story of his exploits during World War II as pieced together in 1947 by his wife from the General's letters and diaries. It contains many of the pithy sayings for which he was famous and conveys clearly the fire and brimstone attitude of the victor of the Battle of the Bulge.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Bantam
• Date d'édition: 1983
• ISBN 10: 0553259911
• ISBN 13: 9780553259919
• Reliure: Poche
• Nombre de pages: 416