Patton, Montgomery, Rommel

Masters of War

By: Terry Brighton

Narrated by: Mel Foster

In the Second World War, the United States, Great Britain, and Germany each produced one land-force commander who stood out from the rest: George Patton, Bernard Montgomery, and Erwin Rommel. All were arrogant, publicity seeking, and personally flawed, yet each possessed a genius for command and an unrivaled enthusiasm for combat. But their explosive relationships with one another rivaled the pyrotechnics of their tank battles in determining the conduct and outcome of the war.

In the first book of its kind, historian Terry Brighton brings all three men "together" against a backdrop of the great armored battles of the war. Brighton dug through archives in England, Germany, and the United States to find new primary source material and interpretations of how these masters of battle sought the fight, despised the politics, and captured their own glory.

Was Patton actually like George C. Scott's portrayal of him in Patton? Did Monty always steal thunder from Patton? How would the war have ended if Rommel had had more tanks? Brighton tackles these absorbing questions and more in a fascinating book that any student of history will savor.

©2009 Terry Brighton (P)2009 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Brighton [moves] into the top rank of general audience military writers with this effervescent, perceptive triple biography." ( Publishers Weekly)

very good book, not easy task to write

Biography is challenging. Trio biographies so tightly told and woven together.
excellent job by the author and narrator.

Very informative audiobook.

very informative audiobook. got a better insight into the minds of the generals during World War II. Learned a whole lot about General Montgomery which I was unaware of.

Very good listen!

Such an eye-opening account of some key leaders from the war. Definitely would recommend to anyone wanting insight into the politics behind/the head butting that took place, between the top leaders and best known men of the European theater.

well balanced

This book gives a very well balanced view of these three amazing commanders. The narration is also good.

2nd Read-through and still fantastic.

My dad and I listened to this book on a road trip the first time and we were both highly entertained and intrigued throughout. I recently finished it by myself for a second time and the only thing I can say is - I wish it were longer!