War as I Knew It

Name: War as I Knew It
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)
Author: George Patton
ISBN: 9781501967368

Author: George Patton

Narrator: Ray Atherton

Unabridged: 12 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 04/07/2017

Categories: Nonfiction, History

Synopsis

-A military classic by a legendary American general. War as I Knew It is the personal and candid account of General George S. Patton, Jr.'s celebrated, relentless crusade across Europe during World War II. First published in 1947, this absorbing narrative draws on Patton's vivid memories of battle and his detailed diaries, from the moment the Third Army exploded onto the Brittany Peninsula to the final Allied casualty report. The result is not only a grueling, human account of daily combat but also a valuable chronicle of the strategies and fiery personality of a brilliant warrior.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Kevin on April 25, 2008

One of my great uncles was part of Patton's 3rd Army, and when he died, his rotten f-ing grandkids attacked his house like locusts, tossing out 80+ years of keepsakes & antiques that they couldn't pawn or sell on ebay. One of my little treasures that my mom snagged was his copy of "War as I Knew It"......more

Goodreads review by Mark on April 24, 2011

Published in 1947 just two years after his death, General George S. Patton's "War As I Knew It" was assembled and edited from his wartime diary. It is fascinating reading, but needs to be read as a diary, not an autobiography, and if the reader has a knowledge of events beyond what is in the diary i......more

Goodreads review by Joe on January 05, 2016

Great Book! Not just history, but WWII tactical manual as well. He tells of some pretty amazing stuff too, like how REAL Sicilian tomatoe sauce is made. Yuk!......more

Goodreads review by Bobby on January 28, 2025

He does not like Sicilian's. Describes them as filthy and lazy. Mentions reading Rommel's book and finding inspiration. Recommends humiliation to cure "battle fatigue".......more

Goodreads review by William on September 01, 2020

Patton’s “War As I Knew It” is an impressive, posthumously published book (first published in 1947 after Patton's death in 1945). It's well worth the price just for Rick Atkinson’s insightful introduction (in the print book; Kindle intro by Douglas Southall Freeman) and Patton’s Letters of Instructi......more