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.
9781682470633 (pbk.):
ARMED FORCES--OFFICERS COMMAND OF TROOPS GENERALS--BIOGRAPHY--UNITED STATES MILITARY ART AND SCIENCE--UNITED STATES PATTON, GEORGE S, 1885-1945