Growing Up Patton: Reflections On Heroes, History, and Family Wisdom
Berkley Caliber, 2012. First edition. Hardcover. Fine, fresh, unread copy in equally fine dust jacket. First edition (stated) and number line with "1". Hardcover. xi+ 355 pp. with index. Illustrated with photos. The grandson of legendary World War II general George S. Patton, Jr., explores his family's legacy and shares tye inspirational wit and wisdom that his grandfather bestowed on his only and namesake, Benjamin's father. The inspiration for this book was the series of letters written between 1939 and 1945 in which the general espoused his ideals to his son, who was then a cadet at West Point. He dispensed advice on duty, herosim, and honor through the letters with the same candor he usd ordering the Third Aemy across Europe. Fine / fine. Item #E31344
ISBN: 9780425243510
Price: $23.95