Patton, Alan Axelrod
Patton, Alan Axelrod
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Patton
A Biography

Author: Alan Axelrod, General Wesley K. Clark

Narrator: Brian Emerson

Unabridged: 7 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2007

Synopsis

George S. Patton was a general who achieved greatness in his field by contradicting his own nature. A cavalryman steeped in romantic military tradition, he nevertheless pulled a reluctant American military into the most advanced realms of highly mobile armored warfare. An autocratic snob, Patton created unparalleled rapport and loyalty with the lowliest private in his command. An outspoken racist, he led the only racially integrated US military unit in World War II. A profoundly insecure individual, he made his Third Army the most self-confident and consistently victorious fighting force in the European theater. An exuberantly profane man, he prayed daily and believed God had destined him for military greatness.Alan Axelrod delivers a fascinating account of Patton’s extraordinary life and legacy.

About Alan Axelrod

Alan Axelrod is the author of numerous books on history, business, and management. He has been a creative consultant to such television documentaries and series as The Wild West and Civil War Journal for the Discovery Channel. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

About Brian Emerson

Brian Emerson is an actor and technical director with a long career in the Washington, DC, and Baltimore areas.

About General Wesley K. Clark

General Wesley K. Clark served in the United States Army for thirty-four years and rose to the rank of four-star general as NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. He is author of A Time to Lead, as well as the bestselling books Waging Modern War and Winning Modern Wars. He lives in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hal

I have read a few of the Great General series books. This one on General George S. Patton, Jr. was superbly done by Alan Axelrod. Though brief it covered Patton's career and character in an easy flowing informative way. I was surprised how many of the incidents covered in the book were paralleled in......more

Goodreads review by Jim

I feel a bit funny giving a 3 star rating to a book about a 4 star General. Anyway, Patton by Alan Axelrod is a more interesting book than his book on General Omar Bradley. Perhaps the two men are so very different that Axelrod was forced to write a rather dull account of Bradley's life but a much m......more

Goodreads review by Jesper

A very interesting personality, to say it the least. (He would not last for long in today’s atmosphere of political correctness) However, I enjoyed the audio book immensely. And can only recommend it.......more

Goodreads review by Dee

Audible.com 7 hours 8 min. Narrated by Brian Emerson (A) After listening to three books on the heroics of 101 Airborne's defense of Bastogne and the life of Major Dick Winters, I concluded with reading a biography from The Great Generals Series about George Smith Patton whose quick response to their......more

Quotes

“Axelrod has captured Patton’s checkered legacy in a balanced biography.” Publishers Weekly

“An engaging minibiography...Patton's race across France has become legendary, but Mr. Axelrod reminds readers that it was the result of careful planning.”
Washington Times

“Concise, incisive, and authoritative, Axelrod's Patton is a clear and entertaining biography of the famous general that captures both his complicated personality and the monumental events that made him perhaps the most controversial warrior in American history.”
Robert K. Wilcox bestselling author of Wings of Fury

“Axelrod's powerful prose and historical insight bring the epic bronze monument of George Patton to vibrant life in glorious tones, personal secrets and dramatic action. A compelling story that is a pleasure to read and read again--and to rely on as a rock-solid reference book”
Col. Jack Kingston, National Security Council

“Axelrod offers new and interesting insight into General George S. Patton…Brian Emerson’s reading mirrors the ebbs and flows that characterized Patton’s life. At times, Emerson’s style is understated, yet at other moments he sounds as though he inhabits Patton’s psyche, capturing the General’s insecurity, intensity, and brilliance.” AudioFile

“Emerson handles his job flawlessly. He reads in an unvoiced conversational tone that is completely unobtrusive; he lets the listener’s imagination carry the story.” Kliatt

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