In Ladislas Farago's masterpiece, Patton: Ordeal and Triumph , the complete story of this fascinating personality is revealed. Born into an aristocratic California family, Patton rose in military rank quickly and was tapped to lead the Allied landings in North Africa in 1942. Under Patton's direction, American troops cut their teeth against Rommel's Afrikakorps, advanced further and more quickly than British General Montgomery's army in the conquest of Sicily, and ultimately continued their exploits by punching into ...
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In Ladislas Farago's masterpiece, Patton: Ordeal and Triumph , the complete story of this fascinating personality is revealed. Born into an aristocratic California family, Patton rose in military rank quickly and was tapped to lead the Allied landings in North Africa in 1942. Under Patton's direction, American troops cut their teeth against Rommel's Afrikakorps, advanced further and more quickly than British General Montgomery's army in the conquest of Sicily, and ultimately continued their exploits by punching into Germany and checking the Russian westward advance at the end of World War II. A sweeping, absorbing biography and critically hailed, Patton: Ordeal and Triumph provides unique insights into Patton's life and leadership style and is military history at its finest.
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Fair. Acceptable-This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. PAPERBACK Standard-sized.
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Fine. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Audience: General/trade. This is the softcover stated Dell First Edition from March 1970. Other than a pencilled name on the inside cover and a hint of cover creasing, both the cover and the book are in excellent condition. There are no rips, tears, markings, etc. ---and the pages and binding are tight (see photo). **Note: All books listed as FIRST EDITIONS are stated by the publisher in words or number lines--or--only stated editions that include only the publisher and publication date. Check my feedback to see that I sell exactly as I describe.
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Used: Good. Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE boxes Biography: General: GOOD MASS MARKET PAPERBACK, MINOR NICKS AND CREASES, CLEAN PAGES THROUGHOUT, PROMPT SHIPPING WITH TRACKING.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 800grams, ISBN:
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Fair. Ex-library book, usual markings. Hardback with dust cover. Well read copy with some spine wear but still useable, colouring of page edges due to age. Quick dispatch from UK seller.
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Fair to good. Pocket paperbk, 831, wraps, bibliography, index, text has darkened, covers and spine soiled, pencil numbers inside front cover This biography of General George S. Patton, Jr., covers Sicily, North Africa, the breakout at Avranches, the bungle at Falaise, the prolongation of the war, and the restraint preventing total victory, among other areas.
I became interested in General Patton after visiting his Museum and needed a book that would hold my interest. Not being a student of "war", I read reviews, chose this particular book, and am I ever glad I did! The author introduces you to this amazing human being as well as walks you through the man's life and through (some of WWI as well) WWII in an interesting and insightful way. My husband (an avid reader) knew how much I was enjoying this book and when I saw him stroking it tentatively, I hurried and bought him his own copy .... it is not a book to be hurried through as the details of the war are vivid and will make you really want to comprehend the depths of WWII.