War As I Knew It
$29.31
- Paperback
448 pages
- Release Date
21 April 1995
Summary
A classic of American military history first published in 1947, War as I Knew It is the captivating memoir of George S. Patton, Jr., the legendary general, incendiary warrior, and unparalled tactician of World War II.
Drawing from General Patton’s vivid memories of battle and his detailed diaries, covering the moment the Third Army exploded onto the Brittany Peninsula to the final Allied casualty report, this narrative presents a grueling, human account of daily combat and he…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780395735299 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0395735297 |
| Author: | George S. Patton |
| Publisher: | Houghton Mifflin |
| Imprint: | Houghton Mifflin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 448 |
| Release Date: | 21 April 1995 |
| Weight: | 387g |
| Dimensions: | 33mm x 140mm x 210mm |
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