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Patton : a biography / Alan Axelrod. - New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2006. - x, 205 p., [8] p. of plates : photos, ports. ; 22 cm. - The great generals series .

Introduction: Command and controversy -- To the Army born -- Cadet, soldier, athlete, swordsman -- In pursuit of Pancho Villa -- The Great War and the new weapon -- At war with peace -- Restless mentor -- From African defeat to African victory -- Conqueror of Sicily -- The slap heard 'round the world -- In England -- Warrior -- 90 degrees to the north -- The final advance -- The Patton problem and the Patton legacy.

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Patton, George S. 1885-1945.


United States. Army


Generals--United States


United States--History, Military--20th century.

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