In the vast panorama of WW II, George Patton had few peers as a tactical commander. But the record is less clear about his value as a strategist.
Ladislas Farago sets out Patton's contributions to Western strategy. He follows Patton from the early days in North Africa to the final battle in Europe. He concludes the world would have been more secure, and millions of Europeans would be west of the Curtain if Eisenhower and others had followed Patton's advice and counsel.
"On closing PATTON we have the feeling that here was a prophet we failed to heed...to our continuing cost and sorrow." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board)
Ladislas Farago sets out Patton's contributions to Western strategy. He follows Patton from the early days in North Africa to the final battle in Europe. He concludes the world would have been more secure, and millions of Europeans would be west of the Curtain if Eisenhower and others had followed Patton's advice and counsel.
"On closing PATTON we have the feeling that here was a prophet we failed to heed...to our continuing cost and sorrow." (B-O-T Editorial Review Board)
