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Untitled O'Reilly 1 (2014)

by Bill O'Reilly(Favorite Author)

4.1 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1427244219 (ISBN13: 9781427244215)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Macmillan Audio

review 1: Perhaps it is fitting for a book about General Patton to garner four stars. Besides Anne Frank and the Holocaust, we never learned much about WWII in school. We always started out with the Aztecs, Incas, etc. and never got to anything remotely recent. I was looking forward to reading this and it did not disappoint. I'd recommend Killing Patton to anyone who would like to learn more about Patton or World War II in general.Be sure to catch up on the other books in O'Reilly and Dugard's "Killing" series as well. Killing Lincoln and Killing Jesus were my favorites, but they are all definitely worth the read.
review 2: Apparently there are 839 pinheads (and rising) out there. My guess is that all those reviewers giving this dribble 5-stars must also believe that you... more get "Fair and Balanced" news from Fox. There was no "killing" of Patton. There was nothing "strange" about his death. It was an accident. End of story. O'Reilly (or whoever actually did this woeful "historical" writing) must have understood this since less than 10% of the entire book is devoted to the "killing" of Patton, the remainder is a rambling rehashing of the final months of the war in Europe having absolutely nothing to do with his death. Overall, for any reader of WWII history, there is nothing new here. The book is dull and boring. Pretty much like O'Reilly. For those seeking historical truths and facts about Patton you need only to read "Patton: Ordeal and Triumph" by Ladislas Farago, but for you 839 (and rising), be forewarned: Farago's masterpiece is long - nearly 900 pages, and uses far bigger words than found in O'Reilly's (or whoever actually wrote it) book. One is left to wonder who O'Reilly will be "killing" next? What I find absolutely amazing (and sad) is there are 839 readers (and rising) who found this book to be "amazing". No book by O'Reilly (or whoever is actually doing the writing for him) should ever be ranked as "amazing". Any book written by Cormac McCarthy, Tony Morrison,or John Updike, is certainly deserving of such praise, but one by O'Reilly (or whoever is actually doing the writing for him)? Never. less

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Michelle

Many years ago, I visited the Patton Museum at Fort Knox, KY. I have been an admirer of Patton over the years. He was probably the best military leader of WW2. He was not a good politician and often said things that, while true, were not appreciated by his superiors or allies.I have often wondered about the manner of his death. It was just too convenient for many people, especially the Russians. Patton saw through their lies while many of his fellow Americans, including Eisenhauser and Roosevelt were tricked by Stalin.This book raises many questions that are not answered.For the students of WW2 this is a must read.

Jen

Wonderful book. Very well done and well researched. I really loved how we heard from multiple sides to give additional perspective, and a better understanding of the mystery and plausibility of the possible assassination. As a member of the military myself I hate to admit the political intrigue involved in the war and also Patton's death but it is there and a sad fact of life. If nothing else they make a very good case and even if his death was an accident, it still does not change the fact that he was a target which the evidence is very convincing of.

sara

Great look at WW II. I never knew the Russians and Germans were so brutal.

LyndseyLanae

Interesting.

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