George S. Patton remains one of the preeminent American soldiers. Born into a family with a rich military tradition, Patton became a leading Allied commander during the Second World War. Patton's troops swept across France, fought bravely during the Battle of the Bulge, and conquered portions of Germany. Under Patton's command, American soldiers liberated hundreds of towns and villages while almost always surging forward. Aimed at primary- and intermediate-grade readers, this title in the "History Maker Bios" series provides youngsters an introduction to a fascinating and driven man. As the author of this workmanlike ...
George S. Patton remains one of the preeminent American soldiers. Born into a family with a rich military tradition, Patton became a leading Allied commander during the Second World War. Patton's troops swept across France, fought bravely during the Battle of the Bulge, and conquered portions of Germany. Under Patton's command, American soldiers liberated hundreds of towns and villages while almost always surging forward. Aimed at primary- and intermediate-grade readers, this title in the "History Maker Bios" series provides youngsters an introduction to a fascinating and driven man. As the author of this workmanlike biography depicts, Patton was a man of both great talent and fierce instincts. Patton was a man who loved leadership, combat, and the clash of battle. As such, Patton was a useful soldier but also a man driven by a need for attention. In the end, Patton's contributions were noteworthy. If there is a weakness in this book it is the illustrations that are periodically inserted into the text. While the photographs selected enhance the narrative, some of the drawings are rather primitive and distract from the body of the text. Despite this flaw, this is a suitable biography of a charismatic man and should capture the attention of readers interested in military history. 2005, Lerner, Ages 8 to 11.
—Greg M. Romaneck
School Library Journal
Gr 2-5-Descriptions of dramatic war incidents and a variety of photographs capture the highlights of the general's career. Clear text and short chapters make the events move steadily along and solid explanations of Patton's nicknames and reputation are included. Only a bit of the man's personal life is shared; the focus is on the building of a general and the spirit of soldiering. The Web sites noted are impressive and up-to-date, but the cartoon drawings that open each chapter seem to belie the seriousness of the subject matter. This book could serve as a jump-start to a research project or a life study and should fill requests for a true army hero.-Erlene Bishop Killeen, Fox Prairie Elementary School, Stoughton, WI Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
Product dimensions: 6.18 (w) x 8.78 (h) x 0.34 (d)
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George S. Patton remains one of the preeminent American soldiers. Born into a family with a rich military tradition, Patton became a leading Allied commander during the Second World War. Patton's troops swept across France, fought bravely during the Battle of the Bulge, and conquered portions of Germany. Under Patton's command, American soldiers liberated hundreds of towns and villages while almost always surging forward. Aimed at primary- and intermediate-grade readers, this title in the "History Maker Bios" series provides youngsters an introduction to a fascinating and driven man. As the author of this workmanlike ...