Patton and Rommel
Subtitle: men of war in the twentieth century
By: Dennis Showalter.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Berkley Caliber; Berkley
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 441
Subjects: Patton, George S. 1885-1945; Rommel, Erwin, 1891-1944; World War, 1939-1945 -- Biography; Generals -- United States -- Biography; Generals -- Germany -- Biography
Genres: Biography.
Description: Patton and Rommel served their countries through two World Wars. Their temperaments, both on and off the battlefield, were overwhelmingly contrary--but their approach to modern warfare was remarkably similar. Written by a prominent military historian, this book takes a look at both figures, intertwining the stories of the paths they took and the decisions they made during the course of the Second World War--and compares the lives and careers of two men whose military tactics redirected the course of history.--From publisher description.
Notes: Includes index.