War As I Knew It: The Battle Memoirs of "Blood 'N Guts"

from ChrisElyea

This is not a memoir; it is General Patton's World War II diary. The difference is that Patton wrote what he was thinking as events unfolded, whereas a memoir would have been penned after the fact. A diary is more raw and immediate, giving the reader a greater feel for the moment. In this way we ...

from SPQR2755

Patton' diary / memoir of his role in WWII. Written shortly before his death in Dec 1945 and published by his wife. Very blunt and to the point as one would expect from Patton. Appended to this book are copies of Patton's general orders for the conduct of the 3rd Army in Europe which includes som...

from Zissou54

As a history junkie youngster I loved anything that had to do with WWII. And once I saw the amazing film, Patton, I began idolizing the General. In his memoir about his days as the commander of the famed 3rd Army, Patton not only shows himself to be one of the greatest military minds in human his...

from Sturgeon

A great self-autobiography. The starting point for any Pattonaphile.

from meegeekai

Patton was loon, but it is sure interesting to read this memoir compared to some of the others (Bradley, Montgomery, Rommel, Eisenhower). As this is truly a memoir that he just finished before his fatal accident in 1945 you do get a much more personal look into this great generals mind.