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General George S. Patton Jr.: Master of Operational Battle Command- What Lasting Battle Command Lessons Can We Learn from Him
201516791U.S.A.: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 2015. Trade Paperback. Fine. 8 1/2" X 11. 60 Pages. No defects to this faultless book with flawless interior text pages. General George S. Patton Jr. was one of the most successful operational commanders during World War II. As the commander of the Third Army his units were instrumental in the defeat of German forces and their eventual unconditional surrender. General Patton was not only an operational artist but also a master of the art of Battle Command. Although the term Battle Command is relatively new in U.S. Army doctrine being first introduced in the 1993 edition of Field Manual 100-5 it has always been at the forefront of collective army thought. The art of Battle Command as executed by General Patton and many other commanders throughout history requires continual study to gain insight into the operational problems faced by these leaders and their eventual solutions. The purpose of this monograph is to show the importance of Battle Command and why it should continue to be studied. I Although there are many past commanders who have mastered the art of operational Battle Command this study focuses solely on General Patton. It will examine General Patton and his actions as the Third Army commander to gain insight for future operational commanders. Contents in 11 Chapters: Introduction Command and Control of Third Army General Patton and Leadership General Patton and Information Assimilation General Patton and Visualization General Patton and Conceptualization General Patton and Communication Three Great Lessons for Future Commanders Endnotes and Bibliography. Plus Three appendices: Third Army Organization Map of the Ardennes Campaign and Map of the Breakout in France. <br/> <br/> CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform paperback
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