I think this is the first biography I've read. You get a view of the man not normally represented in history books, though not as in depth as some would like, and probably not as critical of the man as it could have been. This book, and the George C. Scott film about Patton, were my primary reasons for enlisting in the Army as an armor crewman way back in 2001 (pre-9/11). ( )

Great factual information about the man behind the legend.

Blumerson had the cooperation of the Patton family (with some unseen before family photos). Inspite of that the skeletons in General Patton's closet are not spared. ( )

A good biography. Well written and researched but dated. ( )