Synopses & Reviews
The heavily illustrated account of the men who served under “Old Blood and Guts” is now available in flexibound format. In 1944, U.S. General George S. Patton was champing at the bit to lead the Allied D-Day invasion of German-occupied France. But instead, Dwight D. Eisenhower—then the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe—put Patton in charge of a decoy unit, the First U.S. Army Group. It would be almost seven weeks until Patton, known for his unruly demeanor and tendency toward vulgar speeches, would finally get his chance to take the now famous Third Army into battle. When he did, he took the unit on a ten-month rampage across France, driving through Germany and into Nazi-controlled Czechoslovakia and Austria. Along the way, his Third Army forces entered the Battle of the Bulge, breaking the Siege of Bastogne. It was a turning point in the war, and afterward the Third Army pushed eastward again. Contributing to its success was its truly innovative “armored warfare” fighting style, which avoided entrenched infantry warfare by continuously pushing forward, and it echoed Patton’s hard-charging personality. In Patton’s Third Army in World War II, military researcher and photographer Michael Green teams up with retired U.S. Army officer James D. Brown to bring you an illustrated overview of the Third Army under George S. Patton. Together, Green and Brown combine historical quotes and gripping narrative with fascinating photography to present a portrait of Patton and his men unmatched by any other nonfiction publication—a portrayal hailed by the Patton Museum Foundation as “a must for your enjoyment and collection.”
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Patton's Third Army in World War II is a superb book as well as a great read; it captures the Third Army's many exploits and General Patton's accomplishments, as well as graphically depicting the human dimension of leadership and the cost of war." -
Parameters (US Army War College Quarterly)
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"For anyone with a serious interest in General Patton and his Third Army's achievements, Michael Green's pictorial book
Patton's Third Army In World War II is a must for your enjoyment and collection."—
Stephen F. McLean, President, The Patton Museum FoundationReview
THE VETERANS REPORTER
"...tremendous overview of the challenges and victories involved...If only our Joint Chiefs of Staff would read this book!"
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LIBRARY JOURNAL
"This coffee-table book covering the post–D Day war in Europe focuses solely on the Third Army. Although the text explains an oft-told tale, the book is visually excellent, with outstanding photos that mainly come from the National Archives, here with excellent captions. A fine companion volume to text-driven World War II books."
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BOOKVIEWS BY ALAN CARUBA
"This large format book by Michael Green and James D. Brown, filled with more than 300 photos and an excellent text recounts that story of the battles fought by the Third Army, led by one of the greatest generals in U.S. history."
Synopsis
Now available in flexibound format,
Patton’s Third Army in World War II combines gripping nonfiction narrative with fascinating archival photography to bring you an unmatched portrait of George S. Patton and his men.
Synopsis
The heavily illustrated account of the men who served under "Old Blood and Guts" is now available in flexibound format. In 1944, U.S. General George S. Patton was champing at the bit to lead the Allied D-Day invasion of German-occupied France. Instead, Dwight D. Eisenhower - then the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe - put Patton in charge of a decoy unit, the First U.S. Army Group. It would be almost seven weeks until Patton, known for his unruly demeanor and tendency toward vulgar speeches, would finally get his chance to take the now famous Third Army into battle. When he did, he took the unit on a ten-month rampage across France, driving through Germany and into Nazi-controlled Czechoslovakia and Austria. Along the way, his Third Army forces entered the Battle of the Bulge, breaking the Siege of Bastogne. It was a turning point in the war, and afterward the Third Army pushed eastward again. Contributing to its success was its truly innovative "armored warfare" fighting style, which avoided entrenched infantry warfare by continuously pushing forward, and it echoed Patton's hard-charging personality. In Patton's Third Army in World War II, military researcher and photographer Michael Green teams up with retired U.S. Army officer James D. Brown to bring you an illustrated overview of the Third Army under George S. Patton. Together, Green and Brown combine historical quotes and gripping narrative with fascinating photography to present a portrait of Patton and his men unmatched by any other nonfiction publication - a portrayal hailed by the Patton Museum Foundation as "a must have for your enjoyment and collection."
Synopsis
In 1944, the Third Army’s most noted leader was eager to lead the D-Day invasion—but it was not until nearly seven weeks after D-Day that Gen. George S. Patton Jr. finally got his chance to take Third Army into battle. When he did, he exploited the breakout created by his decoy First Army to begin a ten-month rampage across France, driving through Germany and deep into Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia and Austria. The Third Army would not leave Germany until 1947, occupying the American Zone during rebuilding efforts after the war. Patton’s Third Army in World War II covers Patton’s command of Third Army with a focus on the armor that allowed the him to avoid the grisly attrition of entrenched infantry warfare by continuously pushing forward, a key component of his success. Gripping narrative, archival photography, and historical quotes present a portrait of Patton and his men unmatched by any other nonfiction publication, hailed by the Patton Museum Foundation as “a must for your enjoyment and collection.”
About the Author
Michael Green is a freelance writer, researcher, and photographer who specializes in military, transportation, and law enforcement subjects with more than ninety books to his credit. In addition, he has written numerous articles for a variety of national and international military-related magazines. James D. Brown served twenty years in the U.S. Army as an armor officer with a secondary specialty in research and development. His active-duty service includes a four-year tour as an assistant professor of engineering at the United States Military Academy, where he taught combat-vehicle design and automotive engineering.
Table of Contents
List of MapsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter One Patton and Operation OverlordChapter Two Patton and Operation CobraChapter Three Third Army on the OffensiveChapter Four Third Army’s Advance ContinuesChapter Five The Lorraine CampaignChapter Six Battle of the Bulge Opening MovesChapter Seven The Road to BastogneChapter Eight Closing the Bastogne AreaChapter Nine Finishing off the ReichAppendix: Weapons and VehiclesSelected BibliographyIndexMapsPatton’s Third Army from Normandy to V-E Day x-xiOperation Cobra BreakthroughOperation Cobra: The Breakout from St.-LôThe 4th and 6th Armored Divisions: Breakout into BrittanyPatton’s Third Army BreakoutClosing the Falaise Pocket and Patton’s Race to the SeinePursuit to the German Border: Patton’s Advance to the MoselleThe Lorraine CampaignThe Battle of the Bulge4th Armored Division Attack to Relieve the l0lst Airborne DivisionThe Reduction of the BulgeThe Rhineland CampaignCrossing the Rhine to V-Day