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Description of the Book: War As I Knew It
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Adored by many, loathed by some, General George S. Patton, Jr., was one of the most brilliant military strategists in history. War As I Knew It is the personal and candid account of his celebrated, relentless crusade across western Europe during World War II. First published in 1947, this absorbing narrative draws on Patton's vivid memories of battle and his detailed diaries, from 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 of the strategies and fiery personality of a legendary warrior. 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. With a new introduction.
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Details of the Book: War As I Knew ItAuthor: George S. Patton Major General Number Of Pages: 448 Binding: Paperback ISBN-10: 0136770975 ISBN-13: 9780395735299 Language: English Amazon Sales Rank: 23318 Publication Date: 1995 Publisher: Mariner Books Package Dimensions: 1.18 x 8.03 x 5.51 inches |
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