Patton : battling with history /

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"General George S. Patton Jr. is one of the most successful and misunderstood generals in history. Despite the hundreds of books and articles written on the famous general, none fully capture how his successes were based on his study of the past. This thematic biography traces Patton's lif...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Daniel, J. Furman, III (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Columbia : University of Missouri Press, [2020]
Series:American military experience series.
Subjects:
Patton, George S. > (George Smith), > 1885-1945.
Patton, George S. > (George Smith), > 1885-1945
United States. > Army > Biography.
États-Unis. > Army > Biographies.
United States. > Army
Generals > United States > Biography.
Généraux > États-Unis > Biographies.
Generals
United States
Biographies
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:"General George S. Patton Jr. is one of the most successful and misunderstood generals in history. Despite the hundreds of books and articles written on the famous general, none fully capture how his successes were based on his study of the past. This thematic biography traces Patton's life-long obsession with history and argues that his success was based on his unique ability to consume, produce, and apply history."--
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 305 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780826274458
0826274455

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