Making Patton: A Classic War Film's Epic Journey to the Silver Screen
“A model synergy of cinematic and historical analysis that revealsPattonas both an iconic marker of America’s mythic self-image in the post-World War II era and a sophisticated meditation on the challenges of command in the crucible of war.” --Dennis Showalter, author ofPatton and Rommel: Men of War in the Twentieth Century“An engaging and informative account that should be required reading for anyone who aspires to be either a producer or a studio executive.” --Frank McAdams, author,The American War Film: History and Hollywood“A wonderful story and sophisticated character study.” --Harry Yeide, author ofFighting Patton: George S. Patton, Jr., Through the Eyes of His Enemies