Patton: A Study in Command,

Being written by a former Brittish Major-General, as one would expect, this book tends to get right to the point. You won't find flowing prose or stylish eloquence here, but you will find concise, to the point, factual accounts of America's most distinguised military man of the 20th century. Patton is not romanticized, nor is he criticized, but he is looked at in a most objective account which accurately and succinctly illustrates the full realm of Patton's many extraordinary qualities, as well as the personal attributes which caused him great personal setbacks. Essame clearly illustrates at least 4 different occasions when, had Eisenhower listened to Patton, the war in Europe would have most certainly been brought to a close in less time and with less loss of allied life. For the devout Patton reader, this volume will contain much 'old hat', but for students of history with little knowledge of our greatest General, Essame gives a brilliant reflection of General George Smith Patton. The book has long been out of print, but was widely published and many good used volumes are available.

In this book, British Major-General (retired) Hubert Essame (1896-1976) gives the reader a look into the military career of George S. Patton Jr. (1885-1945), commander of the Third Army, and one of the greatest generals produced by the United States. Devoting the first three chapters to Patton's early career, he then launches into a powerful chronicle of Patton's experiences during World War II.Even though General Essame was British, he was evidently a great admirer of Patton, and this admiration shines through throughout the narrative. If you are looking for a critical analysis of Patton, then this book will disappoint you. However, the strength of this book is that it provides an in-depth look at Patton and his character, while giving the history of what Patton did.Overall, I found this to be a great book. I am something of a Patton fan, and enjoyed the excellent narrative provided by this book. If you are interested in General Patton, then I strongly recommend that you read this book!