Patton & His Third Army [Paperback]

Brenton G. Wallace (Author), Martin Blumenson (Foreword), Gen. Brenton G. Wallace (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 2000

8-page b/w photo section 5 x 8 Revised paperback edition of a 1946 military history classic With a new introduction by noted miltary historian Martin Blumenson Dwight Eisenhower once said of General George Patton, "He was one of those men born to be a soldier . . . whose gallantry and dramatic personality inspired all he commanded to deeds of great valor." In this account of Patton and his Third Army, Wallace places Patton within the context of the army's operations and day-to-day movements as it roared through France, Luxembourg, and Germany. Wallace, Patton's former assistant chief of staff, draws his facts from stenographic records of daily staff meetings, and provides insights and details unavailable to other historians.

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“It is refreshing to read a convincingly accurate report of the Third Army's heroic part in the war in Europe.”–Christian Science Monitor --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (August 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 081172896X
• ISBN-13: 978-0811728966
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,039,420 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Some inaccuracies but a worthwhile, quick read..., March 8, 2004

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Curtis C. Hussarungsri (Newtown, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Patton & His Third Army (Paperback)

The inaccuracies are certainly due to the close proximity of Gen. Wallace to Patton and the fighting instead of Eisenhower and the grand decision making. Overall, it is a quick read and very interesting. Since it was written in 1946, it definitely preserves a lot of the genuine feel of the times (Germans are referred to as Heinies) and depicts the general American attitude toward the Germans at the time of war. There are definitely more comprehensive studies out there, but this 200 page book addresses from the ground level the entire life of the Third Army and is definitely a great intro to the topic.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST GENERAL THE US ARMY EVER HAD., September 15, 2009

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Charles H. Pridgen "CHUCK" (roanoke rapids, north carolina United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Patton & His Third Army (Paperback)

THIS BOOK COVERS PATTON IN DETAIL ABOUT HIS LOVE FOR HIS BELOVED 3RD ARMY.
IT SHOWS HIS KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE GERMAN ARMY.
HE KNEW THE BEST WAY INTO GERMANY.
HE HAD A GENERAL ABOVE HIM THAT WAISTED TIME ON BRITISH GENERAL MONTGOMERY.
ITS SAD THAT HE PAST AWAY SHORTLY AFTER THE WAR.
CHUCK PRIDGEN

5.0 out of 5 stars 1st Editon Nitty-Gritty, March 13, 2011

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Theseus "theseus" (US of A) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Patton and his Third army (Hardcover)

General Wallace's memoir of Patton and the Third Army was released quickly, in early 1946.

The first edition of 1946 was published by Military Service Publishing Co: hardcover in cloth with dustjacket; 231 pp. With a fold-out map, about 9 other maps, photographic illustrations, and 7 Appendices.