George S. Patton: World War II General & Military Innovator

George S. Patton: World War II General & Military Innovator
ISBN-10
160453964X
ISBN-13
9781604539646
Series
George S. Patton
Category
Generals
Pages
112
Language
English
Published
2010
Publisher
ABDO
Author
Martin Gitlin

Description

Profiles the life and military career of George S. Patton, discussing his schooling, his roles in World War I and World War II, his rise to the rank of general, and his death.

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