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War As I Knew It |  | Author: George S. Patton Major General
Creator: Rick Atkinson
Publisher: Mariner Books
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Pages: 448
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.5 x 1.2
ISBN: 0395735297
Dewey Decimal Number: 355.0092
UPC: 046442735292
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ASIN: 0395735297
Publication Date: May 8, 1995
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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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 War as I knew it. January 21, 2010
Steven Patton
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Fantastic! Wish we had a leader such as him today, one who understood why we fight.
Patton : a military genious of the offensive strategy October 25, 2009
Latour07 (Paris, France)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well documented in the second world war, I knew before the readsing of this book that Patton was a general devoted to the armored weapon, advocating the offensive. This was far too short.
George S. Patton wrote the newspaper's fighting from October 29, 1942 to December 5, 1945, just a few days before his accidental death in Germany. This newspaper is an important document for the understanding of history.
What a great general! Soon the reader realizes that the author is a great man, not only because he is a military emergency, but because he is cultivated, sensitive and an outstanding leader of men.
the state of ignorance by the United States of France, especially of Morocco, led Patton to amend two articles of capitulation which had been delivered by Roosevelt (a hard version, a softer version). Patton understood immediately that Morocco unlike Algeria, was a French protectorate and not French a department. It was then necessary to maintain the prestige of the French army to prevent the explosion of the country and consequently the mobilization of tens of thousands of American soldiers that Patton had not.
Patton was a brilliant strategist. Francophile, speaking in French, he became friendly with General Giraud and much appreciated the high distinction of Catroux, representative of the free French (General De Gaulle). Patton had commanded a regiment in France during World War I, he loved France.
Patton participated in the liberation of North Africa (including Tunisia), Sicily and landed in Normandy in August 1944. He quickly shoved the enemy, stalking into the reduced Brittany. Proving once again that he understood the importance of the symbol, as the head of the III rd Army, authorized General Leclerc (Scnd DB), then under his command, to liberate Paris. Advocating the offensive, thoughtful, quick, decisive, he bitterly regretted that the High Command emphasize support to the British General Montgomery (whom he held in low esteem, as the English troops this general commanded). Patton indeed thought to end the war before winter 1944 to 1945. Repeating its lightning success campaigns for his thesis.
The hunting scene of the American III rd Army is exceptional:
While he regrets the loss of 21,441 soldiers killed in front, the enemy lost 144,500, 386,000 injured (cons 99,224) and 1,486,700 prisoners!
The victory over the material is also evident. 308 light tanks lost cons 1529 destroyed, 949 medium tanks against 858 Panther and Tiger, 175 guns cons 3454.
Patton was a great general. The front cover of this book shows him with his pistol butt to ivory legacy of a past that he knew, that the end of western, particularly in the Mexican War where he was involved with the Army.
Two important quotes:
"In war, the only sure defense is offensive, and efficiency of the offense depends on the warlike souls of Those conducting it."
"Do not take counsel of your fears."
This man is a warlord, a noble legacy no doubt of his southerner's education. Obvious symbol of American pride, he is also naturally much appreciated by French citizens for his decisive action in the liberation of France.
Thank you "Blood 'n guts"!
Shipping problem September 14, 2009
D. J. Stockstill (USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The timing of the delivery was speedy, but it came on a day when it was raining and it wasn't packaged properly. It was wrapped in paper only, no plastic and the UPS delivery person left it outside the door in the rain. I was at work, so it layed there in the water for hours. I ordered two other books at the same time and they came packaged in a plastic shipping bag which I appreciated.
a good read... March 29, 2009
Reality Ranch Military Camp (Fort Thomas)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm not sure how much of this was actually contributed by Patton himself, but I can say that it was a good read. There were a couple of things in here that I was not already aware of, and I enjoyed the alternative point of view. Recommended.
A third generation warrior in a second generation army December 2, 2008
William S. Grass
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
War As I Knew It is a treasure trove of memorable anecdotes, analysis and opinions on military affairs from the greatest Allied army commander of WWII. There are gems on almost every page, but I offer two here that made the greatest impression on me and which I feel most exemplify the philosophy of Patton first in how to conduct offensive operations and second how to deal with dereliction of duty.
Patton's take on offensive operations is no better illustrated than in his discourse with Manton Eddy, XII corps commander, who was concerned about his unprotected right flank. Patton tells him to advance in depth, division following division, and writes that "If I had worried about flanks I could have never fought the war," and "...our Air Service could locate any groups of enemy large enough to be a serious threat." This sounds more like Heinz Guderian than any American general.
In section V of "Reflections and Suggestions" Patton states that soldiers who fall asleep at their post, shirk in battle or who are absent without excuse for a long time should be executed, and that army and corps commanders should have the authority to order said executions.
These are only two of the most memorable passages from War As I Knew It, which is filled with innumerable other episodes and opinions on the conduct of war, as well as many entertaining ethnological observations.
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