Patton's way : a radical theory of war / James Kelly Morningstar.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Morningstar, James Kelly, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

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

Patton, George S.

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

United States. Army--Biography.

United States.

United States. Army.

Military doctrine.

History.

Command of troops.

Generals--United States--Biography.

Generals.

World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns.

World War, 1939-1945.

Military doctrine--United States--History--20th century.

Military campaigns.

Local Subjects:

United States. Army.

Genre:

Biographies.

History.

Physical Description:

xii, 374 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Annapolis, Maryland : Naval Institute Press, [2017]

Summary:

"Patton's Way is a unique approach to the legend of General George S. Patton Jr. and his development and application of modern warfare. The book argues that popular representations of Patton are built on misconceptions and incomplete understandings about his approach to battle. The author identifies four core principles in Patton's creed: targeting the enemy's morale through shock; utilizing highly practiced combined arms mechanized columns; relying on mission tactics and flexible command and control; and employing multi-layered and synthesized intelligence systems to identify enemy capabilities and weak spots."--Provided

Contents:

Significant events in George S. Patton's life

Legends and lies

A series of shocks

Combined arms

Command and control

Intelligence

Breakout: conceptualization

Breakout: execution

Death and resurrection

The limits of legacy

Notes.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 349-360) and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Morningstar, James Kelly, author. Patton's way

ISBN:

9781612519791

1612519792

OCLC:

958479826