Patton's Prayer

A True Story of Courage, Faith, and Victory in World War II

De: Alex Kershaw

Narrado por: Rob Shapiro

Duración: 7 h y 49 m

Resumen del Editor

From Alex Kershaw, author of the New York Times bestseller Against All Odds, comes an epic story of courage, resilience, and faith during the Second World War

General George Patton needed a miracle. In December 1944, the Allies found themselves stuck. Rain had plagued the troops daily since September, turning roads into rivers of muck, slowing trucks and tanks to a crawl. A thick ceiling of clouds had grounded American warplanes, allowing the Germans to reinforce. The sprint to Berlin had become a muddy, bloody stalemate, costing thousands of American lives.

Patton seethed, desperate for some change, any change, in the weather. A devout Christian, he telephoned his head chaplain. “Do you have a good prayer for the weather?” he asked. The resulting prayer was soon printed and distributed to the 250,000 men under Patton’s command. “Pray when driving,” the men were told. “Pray when fighting. Pray alone. Pray with others. Pray by night and pray by day. Pray for the cessation of immoderate rains, for good weather for Battle. . . . Pray for victory. . . . Pray for Peace.”

Then came the Battle of the Bulge. Amid frigid temperatures and heavy snow, 200,000 German troops overwhelmed the meager American lines in Belgium’s Ardennes Forest, massacring thousands of soldiers as the attack converged on a vital crossroads town called Bastogne. There, the 101st Airborne was dug in, but the enemy were lurking, hidden in the thick blanket of fog that seemed to never dissipate. A hundred miles of frozen roads to the south, Patton needed an answer to his prayer, fast, before it was too late.

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Reseñas de la Crítica

"With careful research, Kershaw tells an engaging story, blending Patton’s virtues and flaws into a well-drawn portrait."—Kirkus

"Kershaw’s novelistic rendering of Patton’s exploits amuses with its punchy dialogue and propulsive action. WWII buffs will want to check this out."—Publishers Weekly

“Alex Kershaw . . . displays his admiration for Patton, especially in his and his army’s exploits during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944–January 1945.”—New York Journal of Books

Compelling and Engaging…Loved it!

I’ve always loved Alex Kershaw‘s books. He’s a great storyteller and this book is no different. I learned things about Patton that I didn’t know, along with several facts about his relationships with Bradley and Ike on and off the battlefield. Thanks to Alex for putting his special touch to a story about a great American general!

Terrific listen

It was a pleasure to hear this epic tale of one of America’s finest men. I learned much about George Patton, and the battle of the bulge. Would read more from this author.

Interesting incite

Interesting incite into Patton and a great reminder of the bravery of those in The Battle of the Bulge