21st century Patton: strategic insights for the modern era/

DANIEL J. Furman III

21st century Patton: strategic insights for the modern era/ edited by J. Furman Daniel III - Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press, [2016] - xi, 159 pages; 23 cm. - 21st century foundation .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

While Patton remains an iconic figure 70 years after his death, few fully appreciate him as a strategic thinker. Indeed, his flamboyant personality often obscures the fact that he was a lifelong student of the military art and a true strategic visionary. This short volume introduces readers to a more complete and nuanced Patton. By tracing his intellectual development and connecting these views to the issues of the present day, this book offers a bold a fresh view on the famous general. While Patton was one of America's greatest warriors, he was also a bold and visionary thinker. This book pro.

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ARMED FORCES--OFFICERS
COMMAND OF TROOPS
GENERALS--BIOGRAPHY--UNITED STATES
MILITARY ART AND SCIENCE--UNITED STATES
PATTON, GEORGE S, 1885-1945

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