I am not very fond of military warfare, so picking up this book was a very different choice for me. The book is a great introduction on Patton's life, his military strategy and his impact on modern war. I liked the perspective this author took in sticking to facts instead of the movie persona of Patton.
The book attempts to portray Patton as a man who was fearful of death, cowardice; led by example and demanded excellence from his men on the battlefield. He had an intense hatred for Communism. He was a man of great contradictions, using the most profane expletives; yet he also carried a Bible with him and wrote tender love letters to his wife, while it is also known he had extra-marital affairs.
He is remembered for his fierce determination and ability to lead soldiers. Unlike most generals, he wasn’t content to stay behind enemy lines and watch the battle from afar. He developed a system that allowed him to be on the frontlines and maintain communication with his rear command post by means of pigeons and a group of runners.
It's likely that men would be more interested than women, but I did find it interesting to learn more about Patton, and more about his part in WWII.
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