I think his interests are wide and he read a lot in the past, so i suppose newer works might be better, also preferably not ones that sell for extraordinarily high prices on amazon. The result is a book, a warriors quilt of personal military history, that gathers irzyks accounts of experiences some of which he had previously written about for magazines in europe during world war ii and in vietnam. March into battle with the arrogant, confounding military genius who was. 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. Get the south dick up out your mouth, what are you talmbout. And the image of the man has been not a little influenced by the 1970 film patton, starring george c. Legendary for his tactical speed in war, general george s. Based on exclusive access to his personal and public papers, and with the full cooperation of his family, patton is an intimate look at the colorful, charismatic, and sometimes controversial man who became the one general the germans respected and feared the most during world war ii. Carlos deste titled his patton biography a genius for war. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
A genius for war was published in 1995 and is the biography for which carlo deste is best known. Genius for war or stanley hirshsons general patton. His downfall was his inability to play well wothers. Patton is a 1970 american epic biographical war film about u. Perhaps the most renowned and controversial american general of the 20th century, george patton 18851945 remains a subject of intense interest. In 2011, he was awarded the pritzker literature award for lifetime achievement in military writing. A genius for war while the names of great wwii commanders have faded into the history books, the name patton rings out with resounding force. This book provides a detailed look at what made george s. A genius for war 9780060164553 by carlo deste and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. According to publishers weekly, the result is a major biography of a major american military figure. Patton the greatest offensive genius in the history of. Patton was one of the most fascinating military figures to dominate the last century.
Patton, jr who is perhaps one of the more complicated people to ever fight in a major us war. Patton to troops of the united states third army in 1944, prior to the allied invasion of france. The battle memoirs of blood n guts book online at best prices in india on. See we know everything that youre about, so try another route paperboy, you cant destroy what we done built. The latter author was the editor of the patton papers and bro.
Patton 18851945 was also notable for drama and style. This passion often navigates the wouldbe hero into a state of tragedy involving pain and suffering for those around. Listen to his grandson tell the surprising story of patton s spoiled childhood. Though he was a respected war hero among most americans, patton s rude, crude demeanor, pomposity and lack of selfdiscipline have given him an uneasy place in american historical memory. Patton is a legendary world war ii general, but much of his character as a military man was formed in the great war. Scott, in which he is portrayed as a swashbuckling, brash, profane, impetuous general who wore. Offers a detailed look at the life and career of the famous world war ii general, and depicts his accomplishments and complex personality. Pdf patton a genius for war by carlo deste download pdf. War as i knew it is the world war ii memoirs of general george s. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. But, almost 50 years after his death, hes still considered to be the one u. Hes been called a number of things, including military genius, a legend, and a sonofabitch. In this extraordinary audio program, exclusive interviews, rare audio clips, and insightful.
Patton s speech to the third army was a series of speeches given by general george s. Deste thoroughly chronicles pattons many close brushes with death, his obsession with destiny and success, his deep devotion to his men, the unfailing commitment of his wife, and his many. The historic image of patton has been indelibly molded by george c. Suggestions for professional officer development readings. Scott, karl malden, michael bates and karl michael vogler. The remarkable life and mysterious death of general patton. The speeches were intended to motivate the inexperienced third army for its pending combat duty. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
The personal and candid account of general patton s celebrated, relentless crusade across western europe during world war ii. Can anyone suggest audiobooks abut ww2 for a 90year old who cant cope with the printed word anymore. Literate and meaty, incisive and balanced, detailed. Wwii made george patton a hero, but the great war made him. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Wwii made george patton a hero, but the great war made him a commander. A genius for war by carlo deste book description patton. German professionals, however, extol patton for his aggressive style of warfare and ability to command the battlefield. This is the book on war that napoleon never had the time or the will to complete. Patton a genius for war first edition carlo deste on. A soldiers life, among other books on world war ii.
A genius for war from the worlds largest community of readers. Based on exclusive access to his personal and public papers, and with the fu. Genius for war, a, carlo deste, harpercollins, 1996, 0060927623, 9780060927622, 1024 pages. Patton a genius for war pdf sb download patton a genius for war in pdf format for free. A genius for war hardcover november, 1995 and read patton.
As soldiers it is our duty to continue are professional development by reading. Member benefits download pdf of benefits aarp auto buying program hot deals. A genius for war a burning desire to go forth and reach personal conquests exists inside every man. The battle for sicily, world war ii in the mediterranean, and fatal decision. Army general epitomizing the fighting soldier of world war ii. The author emphasizes patton s lifelong study and preparation for war and his conviction that god not only chose him specifically to lead an army but also stood ready to intervene to assure him. In exile on the island of sainthelena, the deposed emperor of the french mused about a great treatise on the art of war, but in the end changed his mind and ordered the destruction of the materials he had collected for the volume. What made patton so remarkable was his willingness to take risks and to make crucial lifeanddeath decisions no one else would dare, he wrote. Patton s best quality was his desire to win at all costs. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A genius for war is a fullfledged portrait of an extraordinary american that reveals the complex and contradictory personality that lay behind the swashbuckling and brash facade. According to publishers weekly, the result is a major biography of a major american. A genius for war, about how general pattons early life affected his career in world war ii. He had that intangible, instinctive sense of what must be done in the heat and chaos of battle.
He is an author, military historian and a retired lieutenant colonel in the u. He said he was attempting to show how patton s early life affected his career as an army general in. Loved, hated, appreciated america in wwii magazine. Patton, beginning with the operation torch landings in north africa in 1942 and continuing to the german surrender on may 8, 1945. 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. It is clear that even though patton may have had dyslexia he was noted as the most wellread general of wwii. Deste decision in normandy provides new information from family archives and other sources about pattons ancestry, childhood and prewwii military career. Carlo deste 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. Patton also played polo, fenced and wrote a book of poetry, much of it about war. I suspect that this explains its fairly unpolished style. Scott remembers a previous life as a warrior in a battle 2000 years earlier. A genius for war, harpercollins new york, ny, 1995.
Pattons best quality was his desire to win at all costs. Patton s way is a unique approach to the legend of general george s. Carlo deste born 1936 in oakland, california is an american military historian and biographer, author of several books, especially on world war ii. His path to the numerous monumental events that he experienced there began after he finished at west point. Patton a genius for war is an outstanding biography of general george s.
It evokes a profane, go for the throat, hellonwheels commander whose armored columns dismembered hitlers thousandyearreich with matchless thunder and dash. A genius for war by este and i enjoyed bitter victory. A genius for war hardcover november, 1995 online books in format pdf. One individual, in particular, inflicted strain and duress on others with. In this extraordinary audio program, exclusive interviews, rare audio clips, and insightful scholarship reveal the life behind the legend. Check out other translated books in french, spanish languages. A genius for war is a fullfledged portrait of an extraordinary american that. Army lieutenant colonel and a distinguished military historian, is the author of the acclaimed biographies patton. Patton was a decedent of the scotsman hugh mercer who rode with general washington in revolutionary times.
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