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George S. Patton
A Biography
Buch von David A. Smith
Sprache: Englisch

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When many Americans think of George S. Patton, they conjure the image of George C. Scott. Yet the movie could only tell a compressed version of Patton's remarkable life. This book presents the full complexity of one of America's most famous generals. Patton began as a young man from a privileged background and loving family. He struggled to overcome what was probably a learning disability to gain entrance into West Point, and began a storied career as a soldier, one that would lead him into confrontations in Mexico, the Argonne Forest in World War I, and virtually everywhere in the European Theatre of World II, where his world renown exploded. Along the way, he found time to become a devoted family man, as well as an expert horseman and fencer. He even represented the United States in the Olympics.

This book also includes a thorough bibliography of print and electronic sources to aid further research. A timeline plots the key events in Patton's life and career. Accessible to students and general readers, this biography looks at Patton the soldier and Patton the man, and is perfect for those interested in the general's life, World War II, and the U.S. military in the early and mid-20th century.
When many Americans think of George S. Patton, they conjure the image of George C. Scott. Yet the movie could only tell a compressed version of Patton's remarkable life. This book presents the full complexity of one of America's most famous generals. Patton began as a young man from a privileged background and loving family. He struggled to overcome what was probably a learning disability to gain entrance into West Point, and began a storied career as a soldier, one that would lead him into confrontations in Mexico, the Argonne Forest in World War I, and virtually everywhere in the European Theatre of World II, where his world renown exploded. Along the way, he found time to become a devoted family man, as well as an expert horseman and fencer. He even represented the United States in the Olympics.

This book also includes a thorough bibliography of print and electronic sources to aid further research. A timeline plots the key events in Patton's life and career. Accessible to students and general readers, this biography looks at Patton the soldier and Patton the man, and is perfect for those interested in the general's life, World War II, and the U.S. military in the early and mid-20th century.
Über den Autor
DAVID ANDREW SMITH is a Lecturer in History at Baylor University.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
CONTENTSSeries Foreword ixPreface xiTimeline xviiChapter 1 Ancestors and Expectations 1Chapter 2 Boyhood 9Chapter 3 Becoming a Warrior 17Chapter 4 Advancing in a Career 27Chapter 5 A Southern Adventure 35Chapter 6 World War I 41Chapter 7 Wandering 55Chapter 8 Into the Fight at Last 65Chapter 9 Risking Life and Career 79Chapter 10 Exile and Redemption 93Chapter 11 Finishing the Job 107Chapter 12 It Is Finished 119Afterword 125Bibliographic Essay 127Index 129Photo essay follows page 54
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2003
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Politikwissenschaft & Soziologie
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Buch
Seiten: 158
ISBN-13: 9780313323539
ISBN-10: 0313323534
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: HC gerader Rücken kaschiert
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Smith, David A.
Hersteller: Greenwood
Maße: 240 x 161 x 13 mm
Von/Mit: David A. Smith
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.11.2003
Gewicht: 0,41 kg
preigu-id: 102316450
Über den Autor
DAVID ANDREW SMITH is a Lecturer in History at Baylor University.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
CONTENTSSeries Foreword ixPreface xiTimeline xviiChapter 1 Ancestors and Expectations 1Chapter 2 Boyhood 9Chapter 3 Becoming a Warrior 17Chapter 4 Advancing in a Career 27Chapter 5 A Southern Adventure 35Chapter 6 World War I 41Chapter 7 Wandering 55Chapter 8 Into the Fight at Last 65Chapter 9 Risking Life and Career 79Chapter 10 Exile and Redemption 93Chapter 11 Finishing the Job 107Chapter 12 It Is Finished 119Afterword 125Bibliographic Essay 127Index 129Photo essay follows page 54
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2003
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Politikwissenschaft & Soziologie
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Buch
Seiten: 158
ISBN-13: 9780313323539
ISBN-10: 0313323534
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: HC gerader Rücken kaschiert
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Smith, David A.
Hersteller: Greenwood
Maße: 240 x 161 x 13 mm
Von/Mit: David A. Smith
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.11.2003
Gewicht: 0,41 kg
preigu-id: 102316450
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