Patton's Drive: The Making of America's Greatest General

By Alan Axelrod

Book Overview

Patton's Drive tells the story of how a young man born to war--who believed himself the literal incarnation of all great warriors past--became a modern American general: in terms of enemy killed or captured, territory taken, and people liberated, the greatest field commander of World War II.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762761318
• ISBN13: 9780762761319
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: The Globe Pequot Publishing Group, Inc.
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

EXCELLENT

Well written and obviously the result of some heavy duty research. It is not just about Patton's early life, though. Quite a bit of his WWII success is covered, but it is related to how Patton prepared himself for war. This is the real Patton behind the rough, flashy public exterior. This is the story of a man who was not just naturally brilliant, but studied constantly, always wanting to learn, always wanting to improve his knowledge. There are some lessons here for anyone who wants to be the best.