War as I knew it / George S. Patton, Jr. ; annotated by Paul D. Harkins ; introduction by Douglas Southall Freeman.
War as I knew it / George S. Patton, Jr. ; annotated by Paul D. Harkins ; introduction by Douglas Southall Freeman.
By
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Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945.
Publication Date
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1975
Publication Information
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Boston, Mass. : Houghton Mifflin Co.,
Physical Description
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328 p. : ill., maps.
Subject Term
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Africa, North.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Western Front.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American.
Generals -- United States -- Biography.
Additional Contributors
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Harkins, Paul D. (Paul Donal), 1904-
Summary
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First published in 1947, War As I Knew It is the captivating memoir of George S. Patton Jr., the legendary American general, incendiary warrior, and unparalleled military tactician of World War II. Drawing on his vivid memories of battle and detailed diaries, Patton dramatically recounts his celebrated Third Army's sweeping campaign across Western Europe right up to the final Allied casualty report. The result is a remarkable frontline view of daily strategies and heroic drives, including the rescue of the Battle of the Bulge from Allied infamy and the triumphant Palatinate Campaign revealing a fascinating portrait of the full-of-vinegar, controversial commander. With selected prefatory letters from Patton's earlier ventures in North Africa and Sicily, and a powerful concluding retrospective, War As I Knew It is a classic of American military history.
Language
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English
ISBN
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9780395087046
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St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH) | ADULT NFIC - BASEMENT | Adult Non-Fiction - Basement | 355.0092 P27 | Checked In |