Patton's Tactician : The War Diary of Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keyes
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| Autore: |
Keyes Geoffrey
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| Titolo: |
Patton's Tactician : The War Diary of Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keyes
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| Pubblicazione: | Lexington : , : University Press of Kentucky, , 2024 |
| ©2024 | |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (502 pages) |
| Disciplina: | 940.53092 |
| Soggetto topico: | World War, 1939-1945 |
| Military campaigns | |
| Altri autori: |
HolsingerJames W., Jr
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| Nota di contenuto: | Cover -- Halftitle page -- American Warriors -- Title page -- Copyright page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Abbreviations -- Keyes Family -- Maps and Map Symbols -- Map Symbols -- Note on Military Units -- Editor's Note -- Introduction: A Biographical Sketch of Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keyes -- 1. Operation Torch and the North African Campaign -- 2. Operation Husky and the Sicilian Campaign -- 3. Crossing the Rapido -- 4. On to Rome -- 5. The River Crossings -- 6. The End of the War -- 7. The Occupation of Germany -- 8. High Commissioner for Austria -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Correspondence Concerning Keyes Assignment to II Corps -- Appendix B: Keyes-Patton Correspondence, December 1944 -- Notes -- References -- Oral History Interviews -- Index -- Illustrations. |
| Sommario/riassunto: | Patton's Tactician, edited by James W. Holsinger Jr., delves into the historical contributions of Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keyes, a noteworthy figure in the US military during World War II. Through Keyes's war diary, this book offers an in-depth look at his role in significant military campaigns, such as Operation Torch, the Sicilian Campaign, and the liberation of Rome. The volume captures Keyes's strategic insights and leadership qualities, providing a comprehensive understanding of his impact on military operations. It also addresses the broader context of the US armed forces' role during the war and post-war occupation of Germany and Austria. The book is intended for military historians, scholars, and readers interested in World War II history, with a note on the unedited historical language used in the diary. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Patton's Tactician |
| ISBN: | 9780813198743 |
| 0813198747 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9911008939003321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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Serie:
American Warriors Series