"Patton, Montgomery, Rommel: Masters of War" (Crown Publishing, 448 pages, $30), by Terry Brighton: During a dinner in Saigon with some news correspondents in 1971, Gen. Creighton Abrams, the U.S. commander in Vietnam, was asked his opinion of the movie, "Patton."
Abrams, who had served under the bombastic George S. Patton in World War II, paused. Then he slammed his fist on the table and exulted, "That was Patton!"
That the film accurately depicted the brilliant but often erratic tank commander known as "Old Blood and Guts" comes through as well in "Patton, Montgomery, Rommel: Masters of War."
In this meticulously researched book, British historian Terry Brighton deftly retells the story of WWII from North Africa in 1942 to Germany's surrender in 1945, through the three rival generals — American, British and German — who were as famous for their egos, arrogance and colorful personalities as for leading armies in battle."
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The Associated Press: Book Review: Story of WWII told through 3 generals
Story of WWII told through 3 generals
