21st century Patton : strategic insights for the modern era / edited by J. Furman Daniel III.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Daniel, J. Furman, III, editor.

Series:

21st century foundations

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945--Military leadership.

Patton, George S.

Patton, George S. (George Smith). Works--Selections.

Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945.

United States. Army--Officers--Biography.

United States.

United States. Army.

Military art and science.

Command of troops.

Military art and science--United States.

Strategy.

Generals--United States--Biography.

Generals.

Local Subjects:

United States. Army.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

xi, 159 pages ; 23 cm.

Other Title:

Twenty-first century Patton, strategic insights for the modern era

Place of Publication:

Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2016]

Summary:

While Gen. George S. Patton Jr. remains an iconic figure seventy years after his death, few fully appreciate him as a strategic thinker. Indeed, his flamboyant personality often obscures the fact that he was a true visionary. This concise volume introduces readers to a more complete and nuanced Patton. Linking Patton's success as a warfighter to his efforts as a thinker, J. Furman Daniel III hopes to kindle debate on managing human capital within the military. This collection demonstrates that the seeds of military success can be planted throughout a lifetime of formal and self-directed study of the military arts. Book jacket.

Contents:

Introduction: A warrior's honeymoon(s)

An early view of a military mind

The warrior mindset

Technology and war

Patterns of success

Anticipating the next war

Refining the concept of mechanized war

Training the force

Conclusion: An intimate glimpse into the Patton mind.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781682470633

1682470636

OCLC:

945951220