Patton: Battling with History

By: Daniel, J. Furman

General George S. Patton Jr. is one of the most successful yet misunderstood figures in American military history. Despite the many books and articles written about him, none considers in depth how his love of history shaped the course of his life. In this thematic biography, Furman Daniel traces Patton's obsession with history and argues that it informed and contributed to many of his successes, both on and off the battlefield.

Patton deliberately...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826223303
• ISBN13: 9780826223302
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: University of Missouri Press
• Length: 322 Pages
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"