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Lady of the army : the life of Mrs. George S. Patton / Stefanie Van Steelandt.

by Van Steelandt, Stefanie, 1984- author.

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[New York, New York] : Minnegate Press, 2022.

Patton, Beatrice Banning Ayer, 1886-1953.

Generals' spouses -- United States -- 20th century -- Biography.

9798986928005 (hardback) :

xii, 483 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm

"General George Patton once remarked that World War II undoubtedly would have lasted a lot longer were it not for his soldiers and his wife. Those who knew the Pattons were aware of the vital role Beatrice played in his reaching his destiny, but few others understood the singular impact of this remarkable woman whom people described as having "a personality which radiates like a brilliant gem." The arduous army life was alien to Beatrice growing up on Boston's Commonwealth Avenue, but her adventurous spirit and insatiable curiosity allowed her to adapt quickly. She became an immediate asset to her husband's career and continuously fanned the flames of his burning ambition, walking beside him on his path to glory while maintaining her own identity. ... Lady of the Army tells the story of the General's greatest champion in life and fiercest defender in death while shedding new light on a complex personality who wanted nothing more than to die a glorious death on the battlefield."

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