Read all poems of general george s patton jnr and infos about general george s. As well as reprinting 86 of pattons poems, the works editor describes the setting in. General patton information and licensing for general patton. The two most powerful warriors are patience and time. Lines of fire studies in american literature george s.
Fear by general george s patton jnr famous poems, famous. General patton through a glass, darkly the patton society general george s. Side plots also speak of pattons numerous faults such his temper and tendency toward insubordination, faults that would prevent him from becoming the lead american general in the normandy invasion as well as to his being relieved as occupation. General george s patton jnr general george s patton jnr. God of our father, who by land and sea has ever led us on to victory, please continue your inspiring. Prioli goes beyond reprinting eightysix of patton s poems, by describing the setting in which each was written and commenting on his many allusions to mythology. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was an officer in the united states army best known for his leadership as a general during world war ii. Lines of fire studies in american literature by carmine a.
Patton jr, may 1941, in an address to officers and men of the second armored division. His poem dedicated to the tanks he admired and commanded is one of his quirkier efforts. Although he customarily signed himself george smith patton jr. Patton became one of the most distinguished generals to serve in the u. The patton society research library patton bibliography. Patton briefly diverts his command car to an ancient battlefield. Lines of fire studies in american literature by george s patton. Prioli lines of fire, 1991 documents more than 80 poems written by patton. Pattons harddriving personality and lack of belief in the medical condition of combat stress reaction, then known as battle fatigue or shell shock, led to the soldiers becoming the subject of his ire in incidents. In 1991, the poem was included in the book the poems of general george s. Patton are part of an exhibit at the library of congress to mark the. Patton slapped two united states army soldiers under his command during the sicily campaign of world war ii.
Lines of fire studies in american literature 9780889461628. George patton tragically died on 20 december 1945 following a car crash, and this book is the story of his exploits during world war ii as pieced together in 1947 by his wife from the generals letters and diaries. Patton, tank commander and conqueror of north africa, sicily and occupied france. He was also well known for his eccentricity and controversial outspokenness. Patton loved the sonnets of rupert brooke, in particular, the war sonnets. The version of the poem in this book had several small differences from the original april 1943 version, discussed later. Patton accumulated one of the best military libraries in the world. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Memoirs of general pattons campaigns, assembled from his letters and other writings.
The moon and the dead poem by general george s patton jnr the moon and the dead poem by general george s patton jnr poem hunter the road of the battle languished, the hate from the guns was still, while the moon rose up from a smoke cloud, and looked at the dead on the hill. Historical society 3116 thorn street san diego, california 921044618. As well as reprinting 86 of pattons poems, the works editor describes the setting in which each was written and comments on his many allusions to mythology. Patton was also an enthusiastic writer of poetry collected by carmen a. Francis ford cuppolas film, patton, has helped to promote an ongoing interest in the life and contributions of general george smith patton,jr. Pale was her face with anguish, wet were her eyes with tears. His tanks were scattered, and many of his men had been hit.
November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was a united states army officer best known for his leadership while commanding corps and armies as a general during world war ii. The original george smith patton, his grandfather, was a graduate of virginia military institute, and became a colonel in the confederate army. Twentyfirst century patton, strategic insights for the modern era. Phenomenal woman, still i rise, the road not taken, if you forget me, dreams. General george s patton jnr poems through a glass darkly, perhaps i stabbed our savior in his sacred helpless side. Poem hunter all poems of by general george s patton jnr poems. George patton, american gladiator 16 images of george s. Through the travail of the ages, midst the pomp and toil of war, i have fought and strove and perished countless times upon this star.
Army majorgeneral and west point graduate, to the west point academy. Isbn 9780889461628 9780889461628 hardcover, edwin mellen pr, 1991 war as i knew it. Patton signed autographed 1907 envelope psa dna coa wwii. General george s patton jnr poems by the famous poet. June 26, 1833 september 25, 1864 was a confederate colonel during the american civil war. General george s patton jnr poems poems of general. When all hearts are opened, and all the secrets known. He also developed a reputation for eccentricity and for sometimescontroversial gruff outspokennesssuch as during his profanitylaced speech to his expeditionary troops he was on the u. Contributions of this great general impact the historical and literary societies today. A collection of poems written by the world war ii general, george patton. General george patton funeral procession overlaid with the musical score to eternal father.
Patton then delivers this memorable roadside monologue to maj. War is an art and as such is not susceptible of explanation by fixed formula general george patton jr. As well as reprinting 86 of pattons poems, the works editor describes the setting in which each was written and comments on his many allusions to mythology, literature, and barracks language of the time. The result is as entertaining as it is informative. National archives public domain musical score courtesy. Dragon wwii the history channel major general george s. Patton you probably havent seen before general george s.
Erwin rommel a good plan executed today is better than a perfect plan executed at some indefinite point in the future. He rose, made for the enemy lines and was felled by a machine gun bullet. Wwii made george patton a hero, but the great war made him a. It contains many of the pithy sayings for which he was famous and conveys clearly the fire and brimstone attitude of the victor of. General george patton in north africa, 1943 operation torch. Pattons own poetry shows themes that reflect military life, philosophy and death.