In this book, British Major-General (retired) Hubert Essame (1896-1976) gives the reader a look into the military career of George S. Patton Jr. (1885-1945), commander of the Third Army, and one of the greatest generals produced by the United States. Devoting the first three chapters to Patton's early career, he then launches into a powerful chronicle of Patton's experiences during World War II.

Even though General Essame was British, he was evidently a great admirer of Patton, and this admiration shines through throughout the narrative. If you are looking for a critical analysis of Patton, then this book will disappoint you. However, the strength of this book is that it provides an in-depth look at Patton and his character, while giving the history of what Patton did.

Overall, I found this to be a great book. I am something of a Patton fan, and enjoyed the excellent narrative provided by this book. If you are interested in General Patton, then I strongly recommend that you read this book!