Bibliograph

George S. Patton, World War II general & military innovator, Martin Gitlin ; Charles Michael Province, Content consultant, founder, George S. Patton Jr. Historical Society

Type

Label

George S. Patton, World War II general & military innovator, Martin Gitlin ; Charles Michael Province, Content consultant, founder, George S. Patton Jr. Historical Society

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 102), glossary, timeline and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

photographsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

George S. Patton

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Martin Gitlin ; Charles Michael Province, Content consultant, founder, George S. Patton Jr. Historical Society

Series statement

Military heroes ABDO Publishing CompanyEssential library

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG, 7.9, 2, 135679

Sub title

World War II general & military innovator

Summary

This book examines the remarkable life of George S. Patton. Learn about Patton's family background, childhood, education, military career, and societal contributions. Covered in detail is Patton's role as a general during World War II, including his successful campaigns in North Africa and Europe

Table Of Contents

Broken leg, damaged spirit -- Young soldier -- School and love -- First tastes of battle -- Combat in World War I -- Tough times back home -- Prelude to war -- 'Old Blood and Guts' -- Fighting his way into France -- Heroism and tragedy

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

World War II general & military innovatorWWII general & military innovator

Classification