Patton
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Here is the definitive biography of America's most engaging, most controversial hero, General George S. Patton. Blumenson is also the author of The Patton Papers.
Martin Blumenson Books
Martin Blumenson was an American military historian and recognized authority on the life of Gen. George S. Patton Jr. His extensive knowledge of military history was forged through his own service as a U.S. Army officer in both World War II and the Korean War. Blumenson's writings offer deep insights into military strategy and the human experience of warfare. His literary legacy lies in his ability to convey complex military events with historical precision and engaging prose, making him a significant voice in military historiography.
This book, first published in 1968, examines the disastrous defeat suffered by inexperienced American troops, newly landed in North Africa, at the hands of Rommel. The news of Kasserine shocked the United States militarily and politically, and led to swift changes in equipment and tactics.
