Patton 18851945 was a highranking wwii general, who led the u. He had carefully studied the early blitzkrieg campaigns against poland and france and shared the conviction of the wehrmacht commanders that that a war of. Legendary for his tactical speed in war, general george s. Schaffner from a script by francis ford coppola and edmund h.
A genius for war a burning desire to go forth and reach personal conquests exists inside every man. This passion often navigates the wouldbe hero into a state of tragedy involving pain and suffering for those around. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the european and. World war ii in the mediterranean, 19421945, algonquin chapel hill, nc, 1990. Patton had a chance in the 1930s to become the military attache to the court of saint jamess in britain. Genius for war, a, carlo deste, harpercollins, 1996, 0060927623, 9780060927622, 1024 pages. A genius for war by carlo deste 977 pages harpercollins published. Pattons best quality was his desire to win at all costs. This passion often navigates the wouldbe hero into a state of tragedycontinue readingpatton. Scott, karl malden, michael bates and karl michael vogler. Patton a genius for war is an outstanding biography of general george s.
Men, all this stuff you hear about america not wanting to fight, wanting to stay out of the war, is a lot of bullshit. Pattons speech to the third army was a series of speeches given by general george s. Carlo deste born 1936 in oakland, california is an american military historian and biographer, author of several books, especially on world war ii. The museum welcomes donations which may be dropped in the donation box in the museums lobby. His wife was all for it and they were perfectly suited for the po. He is the author of four books about world war ii decision in normandy, bitter victory. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the european and mediterranean theaters during world war ii. Discover what made patton a genius for war how long will a visit take. Patton 18851945 was also notable for drama and style. George pattons famed genius for war first appeared in 1918 on the battlefields of france. What made patton so remarkable was his willingness to take risks and to make crucial lifeanddeath decisions no one else would dare, he wrote. Patton was a genuine war hero in the fight against the nazis. He is an author, military historian and a retired lieutenant colonel in the u. Patton s speech to the third army was a series of speeches given by general george s.
He said he was attempting to show how pattons early life affected his career as an army general in world. A genius for war, harpercollins new york, ny, 1995. Although it is subtitled genius for war, the author fails to explain his genius. According to publishers weekly, the result is a major biography of a.
His strict discipline, toughness, and selfsacrifice elicited exceptional pride within his ranks. An architect of modern tank warfare, an exacting, spitandpolish commander, rabblerousing speaker and adept tactician, he rolled to. History is written by the victors, but even the victors cant include everything. Pattons general staff and who witnessed a lot of history during 30 years in the army and two bloody wars, decided to put some overlooked incidents on the record. Army lieutenant colonel and a highly regarded military historian. Pattons way is a compelling and thoughtprovoking study of pattons leadership and his revolutionary methods of planning and preparing for war and how, since his untimely death in 1945, his ideas and principles have continued to have an influential impact on the armys postwar leaders. One individual, in particular, inflicted strain and duress on others with.
This guy has put the pieces together for me like no other, filling in the gaps in. O f the allied world war ii generals, george patton may be considered the most german. Loved, hated, appreciated america in wwii magazine. Carlos deste titled his patton biography a genius for war.
The problem with trumps admiration of general patton. The historic image of patton has been indelibly molded by george c. A reupload of a documentary put together by rhodesian missionary now based in south africa dr. A genius for war from the worlds largest community of readers. The battle for sicily, world war ii in the mediterranean, and fatal decision. Patton is a 1970 american epic biographical war film about u.
Carlo deste offers a detailed look at the life and career of the famous world war ii general, and depicts his accomplishments and complex personality. A genius for war, about how general pattons early life affected his career in world war ii. Deste decision in normandy provides new informatio. The speeches were intended to motivate the inexperienced third army for its pending combat duty. Dec 26, 2016 patton was a genuine war hero in the fight against the nazis. A genius for war is a fullfledged portrait of an extraordinary american that reveals the complex and contradictory personality that lay behind the swashbuckling and brash facade. Mar 07, 2020 pattons dyslexia and perhaps add, his immediate forebears, his unusual upbringing, and his early socialization developed the young patton into what deste called a genius for war. Offers a detailed look at the life and career of the famous world war ii general, and depicts his accomplishments and complex personality. North, who based their screenplay on the biography patton. A genius for war is a fullfledged portrait of an extraordinary american. He had that intangible, instinctive sense of what must be done in the heat and chaos of battle. Perhaps the most renowned and controversial american general of the 20th century, george patton 18851945 remains a subject of intense interest. Based on exclusive access to his personal and public papers, and with the full cooperation of his family, patton is an intimate look at the colorful, charismatic, and sometimes controversial man who became the one general the germans respected and feared the most during world war ii. According to publishers weekly, the result is a major biography of a major american military figure.
A genius for war was published in 1995 and is the biography for which carlo deste is best known. Army in the mediterranean and europe during wwii, but is best known for his leadership of the 3rd u. Please read our short guide how to send a book to kindle. My favorite patton anecdote appears in a genius for war by carlo deste.
Carlo deste offers a detailed look at the life and career of the famous world war ii general, and. Pattons dyslexia and perhaps add, his immediate forebears, his unusual upbringing, and his early socialization developed the young patton into what deste called a genius for war. Patton to troops of the united states third army in 1944, prior to the allied invasion of france. A genius for war general patton and mission command. Ive argued with the achin but your mommas heart is breakin and frankly ive grown weary of this pace you know that i love you id never put no one above you but ive. Anzio and the battle for rome, harpercollins new york, ny, 1991. Army biography, generals united states biography publisher. In 2011, he was awarded the pritzker literature award for. Patton was a brilliant general, was unafraid to enter battle with his troops, and therefore, he inspired them with the ability to move faster than almost any armored division, and do it with enough order to get tactical surprise positions.