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He was a harsh taskmaster who comforted dying soldiers and quietly commended their valor. A crusty, often foulmouthed commander who wrote tender letters home to the love of his life.Gen. George S. Patton Jr. comes to life in these pages as one of the most colorful, enigmatic, and unfairly maligned leaders in U.S. military history. Often caricaturedùas in the big-screen biopic, Pattonùthe general was a complex blend of battle-tested strengths and nearly fatal personal flaws.Without varnishing over his shortcomings, Patton: The Pursuit of Destiny shatters myths and builds a compelling case for a deeper appreciation of the man who inspired unsurpassed loyalty and admiration from the soldiers who served under him.Destined for an outsized life, Patton parlayed his familyÆs deep military roots, his World War I experiences, his Olympic exploits, and his passion for freedom to become one of the linchpins of Allied victory in World War II.
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"This was a great set of books. As the author claims, it is not the best book for extensive history, but it still has a lot of detail and the he does a good job putting things in context. It is an excellent book for looking at America, warts and all, and remembering why you are a patriot."
— Chad (5 out of 5 stars)
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" Both excellent, excellent books. Very easy to read. "
— Tara, 3/5/2013 -
" history made interesting "
— dz, 2/14/2013 -
" I thoroughly enjoyed this optimistic yet realistic look at American history. These books read like novels and don't muck-rake through history to make them more "readable". It was a good overview of American history without getting bogged down in detail. "
— Joanie, 5/29/2012 -
" These two books are an excellent survey of the positive history of the United States--the noble and good things that have been accomplished and are aggressively ignored by the media and today's academics. "
— Bryan, 11/15/2011 -
" Baden and I read these outloud together this summer and thoroughly enjoyed them! They are a great way to brush up on American history. They are a fast, fun read. "
— Mary, 10/9/2011 -
" ok, this is for the second book. Very fascinating. We had leaders who have try to guide our country through some rough times as best as thought it should be. "
— Emily, 8/18/2011 -
" Greatest books I have ever read- direct, informative and more historically accurate than most other books out there "
— Jennifer, 3/14/2011 -
" This was a good overview of Patton's military career and the events that led up to his seminal role in WWII in europe. Nothing really in-depth, but a good quick read. "
— Ethan, 8/23/2010
About the Authors
Agostino von Hassell earned degrees in European History and Journalism at Columbia University. He is the president of the Repton Group and has expertise in national security matters, high-level investigations around the globe, terrorism, and military issues and global trade problems.
William Dufris attended the University of Southern Maine in Portland-Gorham before pursuing a career in voice work in London and then the United States. He has won more than twenty AudioFile Earphones Awards, was voted one of the Best Voices at the End of the Century by AudioFile magazine, and won the prestigious Audie Award in 2012 for best nonfiction narration. He lives with his family in Maine.
About William Dufris
William Dufris attended the University of Southern Maine in Portland-Gorham before pursuing a career in voice work in London and then the United States. He has won more than twenty AudioFile Earphones Awards, was voted one of the Best Voices at the End of the Century by AudioFile magazine, and won the prestigious Audie Award in 2012 for best nonfiction narration. He lives with his family in Maine.