{"product_id":"the-fighting-pattons-9780253009906","title":"The Fighting Pattons","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA fascinating history of an American military family\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA balanced portrayal of the men and their myths, revealing the father and son to be much alike: dedicated professional men of arms, unswerving in their duty and their devotion to their men.\u003c\/p\u003e * Library Journal *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary history of one American family's love of war.\u003c\/p\u003e * The Wall Street Journal *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrong, stirring, and inspiring. . . . What a story it is! . . . A stunning account.\u003c\/p\u003e * Army *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHighly recommended and engrossing reading as well as giving us a view of the Pattons that has never before been seen. A wonderful and moving portrait of the Patton family.\u003c\/p\u003e * Military *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSobel's volume is a significant addition to our understanding of a man often overlooked and compared unfairly to his father.\u003c\/p\u003e * Armchair General *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword by Major General George S. Patton\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e1. Born of Distinction\u003cbr\u003e2. The Early Years\u003cbr\u003e3. The Long Grey Line\u003cbr\u003e4. The World Afire\u003cbr\u003e5. Death of a Hero\u003cbr\u003e6. A Soldier Carries On\u003cbr\u003e7. Land of the Morning Calm\u003cbr\u003e8. Peaceful Intermission\u003cbr\u003e9. Une Guerre Très Difficile\u003cbr\u003e10. A Return to War\u003cbr\u003e11. Blackhorse\u003cbr\u003e12. Laurels for the Soldier\u003cbr\u003e13. A Soldier's General\u003cbr\u003e14. Turbulent World\u003cbr\u003e15. Hell on Wheels\u003cbr\u003e16. Quiet Reflection\u003cbr\u003eSelected Bibliography\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indiana University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400536138071,"sku":"9780253009906","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780253009906.jpg?v=1730470921","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-fighting-pattons-9780253009906","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}