General George S.
Patton Jr.
is one of the most successful yet misunderstood figures in American military history.
Despite the many books and articles written about him, none considers in depth how his love of history shaped the course of his life.
In this thematic biography, Furman Daniel traces Patton's obsession with history and argues that it informed and contributed to many of his successes, both on and off the battlefield.
Patton deliberately cultivated the image of himself as a wa.
University Of Missouri Press Patton: battling with history, hardcover/j. furman daniel
