He was a harsh taskmaster who comforted dying soldiers and quietly commended their valor. A crusty, often foulmouthed commander who wrote tender letters home to the love of his life. Gen. George S. Patton Jr. comes to life in these pages as one of the most colorful, enigmatic, and unfairly maligned leaders in U.S. military history. Often caricatured as in the big-screen biopic, Patton the general was a complex blend of battle-tested strengths and nearly fatal personal flaws. Without varnishing over his shortcomings, "Patton: The Pursuit of Destiny" shatters myths and builds a compelling case for a deeper appreciation of the man who inspired unsurpassed loyalty and admiration from the soldiers who served under him. Destined for an outsized life, Patton parlayed his family s deep military roots, his World War I experiences, his Olympic exploits, and his passion for freedom to become one of the linchpins of Allied victory in World War II."
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1595550569
ISBN13:9781595550569
Release Date:January 2010
Publisher:Thomas Nelson Publishers
Length:195 Pages
Weight:0.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.6" x 8.6"
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