RESCUING GENERAL PATTON

De: Curtis Burdick

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

"This novel feels original and fresh. With its appealing blend of fiction and fact, it will especially delight war and history buffs. 9 out of 10!" Publisher's Weekly (BookLife Prize)
"Recommended", US Review of Books, Joe Kilgore reviewer.
"4 Stars out of 4 Stars", Online Book Club
"5 Stars out of 5 Stars" Readers Favorites Book Reviews
"Recommend! Starred review (highest)" Hollywood Book Reviews
"Books We Love" (recommendation) Love Reading UK Book Reviews
Numerous positive reader reviews on Goodreads, Amazon/Kindle, Online Book Club.

General George Patton, a brilliant military strategist who revolutionized the aggressive use of the tank as an attack weapon and the most successful combat commander in US history, had millions of admirers in the summer of 1943. He also had enemies, including a muck-raking newspaper columnist who leaked information about a slapping incident. Soon after, in a stunning announcement by General Dwight Eisenhower, Commanding General, US Expeditionary Forces, Patton was ordered to apologize to the entire Seventh Army Group, with as many of the men as possible assembled in the main square in Messina, Sicily. Immediately afterward, he was ‘reassigned’ to England without a command; all taking place, incredibly, on the eve of the invasion of Italy. German intelligence believed this was a ruse, certain he was preparing to lead the invasion of Europe. They were partially right. It was a ruse. But the American people, Allies, Army Chief of Staff, George Marshall, even President Franklin Roosevelt himself, never knew what really happened . . .

swearing

Stars: 2.5

The foul-language spewed in tirades ruined the book. The swearing felt as if it came from 10 year olds looking over their shoulders. It started early and out of no where making it impossible for me to assess if in some spots it was appropriate.

The book was a disappointment. Burdick could have written facts or he could have written a compelling fact based story. The combination didn't work for me. The book felt choppy not smooth.

I do hope you have a better experience.

This was a Goodreads Giveaway Kindle Win for me from May 2021. Read as part of a Read What I Own Challenge x100.