The Tragedy of Patton

In this historical analysis, Robert Orlando delves into the complex figure of General George S. Patton, America's controversial antihero of World War II. Driven by deep-rooted military tradition and a desire to become a legend, Patton's boldness and brilliance were often undercut by his petulant and cruel traits, which made him both an asset and a liability to the Allies. As he outspokenly predicted the Soviet Union would become a major threat to democracy, he faced dismissal from command, vowing to reveal the controversial truths of the war—and the details surrounding his suspicious death—afterhostilities ended.