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Patton: A Biography (Great Generals) Paperback – January 6, 2009

by Alan Axelrod (Author), Wesley K. Clark (Foreword)

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George S. Patton embodied contradiction: a cavalryman steeped in romantic military tradition, he nevertheless pulled a reluctant American military into the most advanced realms of highly mobile armored warfare. An autocratic snob, Patton created unparalleled rapport and loyalty with the lowliest private in his command; an outspoken racist, he led the only racially integrated U.S. military unit in World War II; an exuberantly profane man, he prayed daily and believed God had destined him for military greatness; a profoundly insecure individual, he made his Third Army the most self-confident and consistently victorious fighting force in the European theater. From Patton's boyhood battling dyslexia and becoming an avid reader, to his leadership strategies that modernized the U.S. army, Alan Axelrod delivers a fascinating account of Patton's life and legacy.

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Gen. George Patton, "a great and flawed figure" who still elicits strong feelings, makes an excellent choice for the initial volume in Palgrave's Great Generals series. Axelrod, a prolific business writer and historian (Patton on Leadership; Elizabeth I, CEO), delivers a solid if brief introduction to Patton's life and career. Seeking a "balanced appreciation" of Patton, Axelrod focuses on the contradictions that make the general such a controversial figure. A tactical genius who was instrumental in pioneering the concepts of modern maneuver and combined arms warfare, Patton often struggled to control his own personal demons and emotions. Thus, the man who conquered Sicily and turned "a stunning catastrophe" into an equally stunning victory at the Battle of the Bulge once set off a media storm—and was sidelined by General Eisenhower for 11 months—after he assaulted two soldiers suffering from battle fatigue. Restless in peace, the man who Eisenhower observed was "born to be a soldier," was killed in an automobile accident in occupied Germany in 1946. Axelrod has captured Patton's checkered legacy in a balanced biography suitable for anyone looking for a concise introduction to the commander German Field Marshal Gerd von Rundstedt pronounced the Allies' best. (Feb.)
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George S. Patton, aka "Old Blood and Guts," inaugurates Palgrave's Great Generals series, with Grant, Eisenhower, and World War II bombardier Curtis LeMay to follow. Axelrod's profile relays one truth about Patton: there is no moderate opinion about him. Vainglorious and courageous, militarily intelligent but politically obtuse, outwardly confident but wracked with self-doubt, Patton was one of those warriors a democracy needs in a crisis but finds useless in peace. Even in the army, Patton stood out for his fascination with military sumptuary and protocol: his polished helmet, pearl-handled revolvers, and profanity were both the act and the essence of the man, just as impersonated for the mass audience by actor George C. Scott. Axelrod efficiently backgrounds the youthful and midlife arc of Patton's determination to be a conspicuous leader or die in the attempt, illustrating the latter with Patton's valor in World War I. This able abstract may whet readers' appetites for more full-bodied biographies by Carlo d'Este and Stanley Hirshson. Gilbert Taylor
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Series: Great Generals
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; First Edition edition (January 6, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0230613926
ISBN-13: 978-0230613928
Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 0.6 x 8.3 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
Average Customer Review: 42 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,748,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3457 in Books > History > Military > Strategy
- #3916 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > Leaders & Notable People > Military > World War II
- #15780 in Books > History > Military > World War II

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Patton versus ... Ike

ByAnonymouson February 28, 2016

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I really enjoyed reading this book. It's a page turner, especially for a historical biography. Alan Axelrod consistently gets right to the point for the casual reader in describing the fascinating aspects of Patton.

I am reading next Ambrose's Supreme Commander on Eisenhower during WWII, and it provides an interesting contrast. I can see why Patton felt he did not receive the recognition or authority he deserved during WWII. Although Ambrose tries to portray Ike in early WWII as an astute, diplomatic leader, in fact Ike appears (at least until the Italian campaign) to be a get along kind of guy who the British probably feel they can influence. Others are not much better. British General "Monty" Montgomery is too conservative for fear of losing a battle and the reputation he built in his victory at El Alamein.

Patton is the clear winner in the European theater. Patton is the only US or British general who Hitler's team in WWII learns to fear. Patton is our most valuable general even when he is only a decoy. Without Patton, the war against Germany might have dragged on another year or worse. Without Ike, I am not so sure - I admittedly need to finish Supreme Commander, which unfortunately is a bit of a slog.

I just bought through Amazon a used paperback of Alexrod's Patton on Leadership, which unfortunately is not available on Kindle.