Patton the man behind the legend

On page 307 he states slefconfidence and leadership are twin brothers. The man behind the legend, 18851945 is an insightful, succinct biography of the most famous american general of the twentieth. Patton s ideal of leadership is one key to understanding him. Martin blumenson editor, the patton papers author of patton. In 1995, he was awarded the samuel eliot morison prize for lifetime achievement given by the society for military history.

An incisive study of general george patton probes the sensitivity, emotionality, and. Jul 14, 2001 martin blumenson, author of the 1985 book, patton. Blumenson ends his biography with a chapter behind the legend. Having read many books about world war ii and the highly recommendable book brothers, rivals, victors about patton, bradley and eisenhower, i knew quite a bit of patton s war exploits but wanted to learn more about the evolution of this man.

Easton press martin blumenson patton the man behind the. Book is in near fine condition faint edgewear, faint wear to gilt on page edges, no writing inside, no highlighting, and no. Patton, the man behind the legend shadowspear special. Seventh army in the mediterranean theater of world war ii, and the u. As blumenson states, the sublime irony is that patton s selfconfidence was an act, forced and assumed, put on, riveted to his exterior. Patton, the man behind the legend 1733 words bartleby. Patton, the man behind the legend, 18851946 collectors. Patton, the man behind the legend, 18851945 ebook, 1985. Martin blumenson a recreation of the life and career of this army. Patton, the man behind the legend audiobook on cassette. The man behind the legend, 18851945 audio download. William lavelle this biography by the worlds foremost expert on the life of george s. The man behind the legend, 18851945 by martin blumenson 1994, paperback at the.

Collectors edition bound in genuine leather with gold stamped design, gilt edged pages, ribbon page marker, and satin moire endpapers. Martin blumenson has written an extraordinary book about my father. Blumenson died on april 15, 2005, in washington, d. Third army in france and germany following dday, the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options. Patton the man behind the legend by blumenson easton. Patton the man behind the legend, 18851945 martin blumenson on. Pattons ideal of leadership is one key to understanding him. Patton, the man behind the legend, 18851945 hardcover january 1, 1985 by martin. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.

Easton press martin blumenson patton the man behind the legend 18851945 leather. Martin blumenson brought the generals dyslexia to attention in his 1985 biography patton. All go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. Book is in near fine condition faint edgewear, faint wear to gilt on page edges, no writing inside, no highlighting, and no embossed seal. Illustrated with 64 photographs, many from the patton family archives, patton.

The man behind the legend 18851945 contains some new and startling material on pattons antisemitism that. Ex faith no more vocalist mike patton talks about lending his voice to characters in the new will smith movie i am legend. But his book is not so much a narrative of pattons life than a psychological analysis of the man. Patton, the man behind the legend, 18851945 book, 1985. The man behind the legend, 18851945 is a wonderful book. The man behind the myth tv episode 1981 quotes on imdb. Historian blumenson, author of several previous books on patton, this time has put together a basically uncritical, largely admiring biography of the ww ii general. Extremely severe, he reported more infractions of the regulations than anyone else. The man behind the legend, 18851945 is a dramatic and memorable portrait of a complex american hero, a man called the greatest combat general of modern times. Patton, the man behind the legend, 18851946 collectors edition, bound in genuine leather by martin blumenson minor shelf and handling wear, overall a clean solid copy with minimal signs of use. The man behind the legend, 18851945, describes the life and historical impact of general george s.

In this the book it talks about his life and what hes accomplished. Patton, the man behind the legend, 18851945 book, 1987. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. The man behind the legend, 18851945, describes the life and historical impact of. Patton the man behind the legend 18851945 martin blumenson easton press leather. The man behind the legend by martin blumenson 1987, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Patton the man behind the legend 18851945 martin blumenson. The author of course offers a much longer and detailed version. Patton the man behind the legend by blumenson easton press. Patton, the man behind the legend, 18851945 nashville. As second corporal at west point, he was in charge of firstyear cadets.

Patton is one of the most infamous leaders of world war ii wwii. Patton, the man behind the legend, 18851945 by blumenson, martin. The man behind the legend, 18851945 audible audio edition. The man behind the legend by martin blumenson 1987. Read by william lavelle this magnificent biography by the worlds foremost expert on the life of george s. Patton portrays the many faces of the general with uncompromising insight. Fairly early in life patton wanted to become famous and felt the honorable way was to do so in the army. A genius for war, this book would make a good introduction to patton for the general or casual reader. The man behind the legend, 18851945 by martin blumenson 1994, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. William lavelle this biography on the life of george s. Reviewed in the united states on july 8, 2009 martin blumensons patton. As blumenson states, the sublime irony is that pattons selfconfidence was an act, forced and assumed, put on, riveted to his exterior. Pattons most significant contribution in wwii is in december of 1944 during the battle of the bulge, when he relieves the 101st airborne and 10th armored divisions besieged by. Martin blumenson a recreation of the life and career of this army general that uses liberal quotes from patton and his family.

The man behind the legend, 18851945 by martin blumenson. Patton, the man behind the legend, 18851945 by martin re. It listens well and my husband and i could hardly wait to get to the next disk. The man behind the legend, 18851945 paperback january 1, 1985 by martin blumenson author. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was a general of the united states army who commanded the u. The subtitle of the book is after all the man behind the legend. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Patton, the man behind the legend 1733 words 7 pages. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. An incisive study of general george patton probes the sensitivity, emotionality, and insecurities that were concealed behind the public facade of a macho military man and that also produced one of the worlds greatest generals.

The man behind the legend, 18851945 were acclaimed. Maps on lining papers includes bibliographical references page 310 and index a recreation of the life and career of this army general that uses liberal quotes from patton and his family. Mar 07, 2020 martin blumenson brought the generals dyslexia to attention in his 1985 biography patton. Patton the man behind the legend 18851945 book red hill. Patton grew up in california, his father was old south gentry, and his mothers father was a fairly rich self made man. Essay about general george smith patton 1888 words. Patton the man i liked this book because it gives a picture of the whole personality of the man as well as his family history, etc. Third army in france and germany after the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944 born in 1885 to a family whose members had served in the united states and confederate states armies, patton. Oct 26, 2008 blumenson ends his biography with a chapter behind the legend.

The man behind the legend, 18851945, describes the life and historical impact of general. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Patton, the man behind the legend, 18851945 blumenson, martin. Patton, the man behind the legend, 18851945 internet archive. A recreation of the life and career of this army general that uses liberal quotes from patton and his family.