What I Know of War: Patton's Memoirs

Author: (USA) Patton
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: He is a humorous and witty person, with judgment, passion, and keen insight. Whether it's horses, racing boats, or archaeology and anthropology, he enjoys and is interested in everything. He is also a clever and brave person who dares to win. His bravery and decisiveness in military command can rival "Stonewall" Jackson. He has a distinct personality and shows no restraint. Around him, he could curse the soldiers, and the soldiers could curse him, creating a unique "fighting style." He considered war as "the most magnificent competition of humanity" and took pleasure in winning the competition. He said, "Around here, it seems only I truly enjoy the fun of this damn war!"
War history scholars or enthusiasts, World War II scholars or enthusiasts, Patton scholars or enthusiasts, biography scholars or enthusiasts, "competitive strategy" scholars or enthusiasts, professionals or non-professionals. During World War II, General Patton fought in North Africa, Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. During the intervals of combat or intense battles, he wrote his own diaries. These diaries later became the "primary material" for writing this book. From July 1942 to three days before his fatal accident on December 5, 1945, he maintained the habit of writing diaries, sometimes "harsh in language" and sometimes "full of complaints." This is the only continuous record of General Patton's "battlefield conditions" during World War II, unaltered and unadorned, with extremely high historical and academic value.
When Marshall took over Patton, he wrote three sentences in his notebook: "He can lead his troops through fire and water," "But he must be tightly controlled with a rope around his neck," "Give him command of armored forces as soon as possible." If the battlefield is a stage, then Patton is undoubtedly a top-tier "dancer." His life seemed to be dedicated to war. The thought of going to battle excited him immensely, making his language more fluent and his spirit more vibrant. He was almost a fierce "bull." He possessed "courage" and "stratagems" that ordinary people did not have. The combination of the two contributed to his later success. He said, "To resist the strategic offensive of competitors, the best strategy is to change the rules of the game." He said, "Those who cannot show their true colors cannot become great." This is his "stratagem," which he himself called "cunning courage."