General Patton's Principles: For Life and Leadership [Paperback]

Porter B. Williamson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0918356067 | ISBN-13: 978-0918356062 | Publication Date: June 1, 1988 | Edition: 4th

This is the original, first person account of the principles by which General Patton lived his life and led his men. The book was warmly endorsed by both General Patton's son and daughter as being true to the character of their Father -- his drive, his indomitable will, his faith, his genius as a warrior, and especially of the extraordinary bond with his troops. The many principles are grouped within the topics: Leadership, Command & Management, Fitness, Pride-Courage-Confidence, Decisions, Success, and Life & Death. New to the 5th edition: Newspaper interviews with the soldier involved in the slapping incident (not previously published in book form) -- web references to speeches and historical material added -- bibliography and endnotes added.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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About the Author

The author served as the Generals Judge Advocate in the Desert Training Center and worked with General Patton on a daily basis. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 257 pages
• Publisher: Management & Systems Consultants; 4th edition (June 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0918356067
• ISBN-13: 978-0918356062
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,551,892 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Essential Guide for Leadership, February 12, 1999

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This review is from: General Patton's Principles: For Life and Leadership (Paperback)

General George S. Patton, Jr. was one of the greatest heroes this country has ever produced. In addition, he was also one of the most misunderstood. Many thought he was hated by his men, but the truth is that his men loved him. Porter B. Williamson served with General Patton in the I Armored Corps in 1942. Although he did not follow Patton across the Atlantic, Williamson had instilled in him the principles that would follow him for the rest of his life. This book is the best collection of the leadership principles and philosophies of General George S. Patton. Minus the profanity that Patton made famous, this book uses many speeches and talks to the troops that exemplify the leadership principles that helped Patton lead his men to victory. This book is highly recommended for anyone in a position of leadership, and is must reading for anyone seeking a management position.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Lesson, December 21, 1998

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This review is from: General Patton's Principles : For Life and Leadership (Hardcover)

As a Naval Officer I have read this book well over ten times. It's lessons show the importance of such leadership qualities as honesty, integrity, care for your men, and the importance of being fair. An excellent book for anyone wanting leadership advice.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books on Leadership and on Patton ever writt, May 22, 1998

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This review is from: General Patton's Principles: For Life and Leadership (Paperback)

You have seen the movie, this book takes a look at man behind the myth. Written by Porter B. Williamson who served as an officer under the General only briefly but has lived by Patton's principles ever since. Williamson gives some very rare insight into the complex man and clears Patton's name in the famous South Carolina war games exercise in which the General has been wrongly accused of not following the rules by most of his other biographers.