 "A New Angle on Patton" | 2008-09-15 |
| - Reviewed By User: AWVSN0GGODU51 |
Whereas we've all heard the weak-kneed, faint-hearted, army deserter types condemn Patton as bloodthirsty, this book reveals Patton the intellectual, the man who believes deeply in his mission and destiny, and one who is prepared to sacrifice life and limb in order to to honor his role in the history of the world.
I found this book to be highly insightful, educational, entertaining, and motivating. I learned about strategy and received an interesting and unique glimpse into the mind of a truly great man. Patton was the cream of the crop - well educated, strong, courageous, and determined, and he had the intelligence and wisdom to back his decisions up. Would that we had a fearless leader like this today. |
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| "All leaders should read this." | 2008-06-21 |
| - Reviewed By spqr2755 |
| Patton' memoir of his role in WWII. Written shortly before his death in Dec 1945 and published by his wife. Patton example of leadership is applicable to all leaders and all leaders would benefit by reading this book. Appended to this book are copies of Patton's general orders for the conduct of the 3rd Army in Europe which includes some very good practical advice for the fighting soldier and commander. |
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 "In his own words" | 2007-12-07 |
| - Reviewed By menlo_creek_books |
| Unfortunately, Patton doesn't describe the battle planning to the degree I had hoped. Too much high level discussions of this Battalion and that Regiment. But some good insight into his relationship with Monty and Ike. |
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| "How to Win War" | 2007-08-14 |
| - Reviewed By januarysix |
The brilliant military leader and strategist General George S. Patton, Jr., presents his World War 2 autobiography with "War As I Knew It". First published in 1947, this remarkable 425-page book has often been republished (including this review's 1995 paperback).
This extraordinary study recalls the Allies' efforts from its Morocco landing (1942) to victory in Germany (1945) from the Major General's eyewitness 3rd American Army command. General Patton's gives considerable advice through many memorable epigrams:
* "If I do my full duty, the rest will take care of itself."
* "...the fatalistic teaching of Mohammed and the utter degradation of women is the out standing cause for the arrested development of the Arab."
* "One look is worth a hundred reports."
* "...throughout history, wars had been lost by not crossing rivers..."
* "It is useless to capture an easy place that you can't move from."
* "...one does not plan and then try to make circumstances fit those plans. One tries to make plans fit the circumstances."
* "...when the American Army had once put its hand to the plow, it should not let go."
* "...as long as you attack them they cannot find the time to plan how to attack you."
* "...every time I had been bitterly disappointed, it worked out for the best."
Patton reveled in attack and "killing Germans". He was determined for Allied victory by mean of his command. He fought battles, argued strategy with fellow generals, toured corpse ridden shell falling battlefields, and pressed his army to victory. He disliked British General Montgomery, had immense respect for Eisenhower, and had profound sympathy for all fallen Allied soldiers. This book presents war-winning strategy.
This book is recommended for all students World War 2 and those interested in the life of General Patton.
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| "Bow down." | 2007-01-14 |
| - Reviewed By gen_patton |
Patton was fine man. he cursed like hell, and roared with delight when his children did the same. I love the guy.
Last chapters are the best.
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| "Old blood-n-guts in his own words" | 2007-01-03 |
| - Reviewed By stratiotes_doxha_theon |
| A wonderful resource to see how the great general viewed the wars in which he took part. A great study in his personality and his ambition that will be enjoyed by all who admired the man. |
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| "A General's General." | 2006-09-03 |
| - Reviewed By rcj67 |
| This has to be one of those always-at-hand reference books that modern day military leaders pick up and consult. Not so much for the academic and technical resource because it of course, is a bit dated in that regard, but simply to understand and hopefully learn what leadership in it's ultimate pure form really is. Patton had it. It goes without saying that World War II would have been finished much different if it was not for his style and drive. Certainly the most quotable allied general of the war. Todays business leaders and managers (myself included) read books like "War as I knew it" and come away with a renewed confidence in the human potential. Patton pulled every ounce of self worth out of his men to achieve the final victory. It was his standing order. This book discusses in detail how he did that and why. All explained very clearly. His style was unorthodox, his demeanor sometimes in question, his spirituality vivid and some battlefield decisions nearly cost him his career. "War as I knew it" will read at times like a dull teacher giving a lecture. Stick with it and breath it in. This is full-on George Patton. It all still works in the 21st century. |
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| "Patton - I imagine" | 2006-08-30 |
| - Reviewed By User: A13J7IS06U972T |
This book is an excellent account of General Patton's battles in WWII. In his own words he describes some moments of the campaigns in the European Thater of Operations including North Africa. But this book is not only account of the battles, but it also contains events telling us stories about Patton's personal experineces and showing us that a war is not just battles, but also many other things.
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| "see the war" | 2006-06-05 |
| - Reviewed By wwwgraceleo |
| You can actually envision the war as you read it. Described to the T. Makes you feel you are there. |
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| "Timeless fantastic insights of a true genius." | 2005-10-30 |
| - Reviewed By starflakes |
This book is a timeless insight not of only the art of war, but the balancing feat a military commander in the field must cope with in reporters, politicians and non combatant civilians. As one reads this masterpiece of a true genius, it's lessons are as relevant today in Iraq and around the world as they were in 1945.
George Patton has proven right in every aspect in his predictions in this book of where the world was headed. He simply was thee best military commander along with MacArthur in World War II. The Germans feared him and the Soviets marvelled at him.
The only regret I have in this book is the foreward written by a complete ignorant in Rick Atkinson who wrote that Vietnam was General Patton's fault, because he ushered in too much confidence into the American military. Not wanting to debate here Vietnam, it is though vital to point out it was not General Patton nor the military who were the problem in Vietnam it was the politicians. As General Nelson Miles stated, "It is easy to kick a dead lion", it was most distasteful to have a newspaper reporter write something about General Patton which was a lie.
Patton's work honestly shows how he redefined war and the order of the army from the top down, setting standards of professionalism which the American military still operates at.
This book deserves study, deserves credit and it deserves every equal the 5 stars General George S. Patton earned in service to his nation. |
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