Pdf patton a genius for war by carlo deste download pdf. Legendary for his tactical speed in war, general george s. It is simply one of the greatest, most insightful accounts of the campaign in nw europe, beautifully written by one of historys most charismatic and successful generals. Army general epitomizing the fighting soldier of world war ii. Mar 26, 2018 while at west point, patton continued to dive into the classics and the biographies of great men. The book begins with a collection of open letters written by patton during the time of his campaigns in. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of. Pattons way is a compelling and thoughtprovoking study of pattons leadership and his revolutionary methods of planning and preparing for war and how, since his untimely death in 1945, his ideas and principles have continued to have an influential impact on the armys postwar leaders. As to patton biographies and books written by others there are so many, as you have seen, that it would be hard to say which one is the best.
This is definitely a mustread for any world war ii historian and a student of military history and tactics it will get you inside the head of the decision making. Patton, born in 1885, was homeschooled by an aunt during the first twelve years of his life. The historic image of patton has been indelibly molded by george c. Offers a detailed look at the life and career of the famous world war ii general, and. The book is the followup to killing kennedy, killing lincoln, and killing jesus. This book provides a detailed look at what made george s. The battle for sicily, world war ii in the mediterranean, and fatal decision. He was a noted horseman and polo player, a wellknown. A genius for war 9780060164553 by carlo deste and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Patton was a decedent of the scotsman hugh mercer who rode with general washington. For readers interested in getting beyond the image of patton presented by the movie, this book is.
The strange death of world war iis most audacious general is a book written by bill oreilly and martin dugard about the final year of world war ii and the death of general george patton, specifically whether it was an accident or an assassination. Perhaps the most renowned and controversial american general of the 20th century, george patton 18851945 remains a subject of intense interest. A genius for war, relates that patton had difficulty reading and writing which was probably due to. The latter author was the editor of the patton papers and bro. He is an author, military historian and a retired lieutenant colonel in the u. In 2011, he was awarded the pritzker literature award for lifetime achievement in military writing. According to publishers weekly, the result is a major biography of a major american military figure. He had carefully studied the early blitzkrieg campaigns against poland and france and shared the conviction of the wehrmacht commanders that that a war of.
A genius for war, you say in the middle of your book, had the general not slapped a couple soldiers in the middle of world war ii, it might have changed the course of history. Carlo deste born 1936 in oakland, california is an american military historian and biographer, author of several books, especially on world war ii. A genius for war is an excellent biography of one of americas greatest and most controversial army generals. A genius of war is a wonderful biography of a highly complex and yet deeply flawed man. March into battle with the arrogant, confounding military genius who was americas greatest field commander. He said he was attempting to show how pattons early life affected his career as an army general in. History easily became his strongest subject, and he was a particularly dedicated student of the civil war, slowly studying douglas freemans epic fourvolume biography of robert e. Deste decision in normandy provides new information from family archives and other sources about pattons ancestry, childhood and prewwii military career. Patton a genius for war is an outstanding biography of general george s. A genius for war, about how general pattons early life affected his career in world war ii. On august 3rd and on august 5th, on separate occasions, patton, as was his custom, visited two army field hospitals where there were wounded.
Pattons forebearers were mostly from scotland and settled in va, though patton himself grew up in ca after most of the men in his family were killed fighting for va in the civil war this book inspired my last 12 years reading voraciously about the civil war. July 28, 2002, timothy naftali, the hardest job in the longest day, p. And the image of the man has been not a little influenced by the 1970 film patton, starring george c. Patton s best quality was his desire to win at all costs. O f the allied world war ii generals, george patton may be considered the most german. The two slapping incidents which took place toward the latter part of the sicily campaign, i think, were the defining moments of pattons military career. Pattons best quality was his desire to win at all costs. One individual, in particular, inflicted strain and duress on others with. For readers interested in getting beyond the image of patton presented by the movie, this book is a must read. While at west point, patton continued to dive into the classics and the biographies of great men. A genius for war from the worlds largest community of readers. The book is the followup to killing kennedy, killing lincoln, and killing jesus and was published in september 2014 through henry. This passion often navigates the wouldbe hero into a state of tragedy involving pain and suffering for those around.
A genius for war by carlo deste 977 pages harpercollins published. Literate and meaty, incisive and balanced, detailed. It is clear that even though patton may have had dyslexia he was noted as the most wellread general of wwii. He said he was attempting to show he said he was attempting to show may 6, 1994. He is the author of four books about world war ii decision in normandy, bitter victory. Lee, as well as the life stories of the conflicts other generals. A genius for war presents a well rounded, fair, and objective portrait of general george smith patton, jr. Patton 18851945 was also notable for drama and style. Deste decision in normandy provides new informatio.
Hes been called a number of things, including military genius, a legend, and a sonofabitch. A genius for war is a fullfledged portrait of an extraordinary american. Offers a detailed look at the life and career of the famous world war ii general, and depicts his accomplishments and complex personality. Army lieutenant colonel and a highly regarded military historian. His downfall was his inability to play well wothers. A genius for war a burning desire to go forth and reach personal conquests exists inside every man. Based on exclusive access to his personal and public papers, and with the fu. A genius for war is a fullfledged portrait of an extraordinary american that reveals the complex and contradictory personality that lay behind the.
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