Readers around the world have thrilled to Killing Lincoln, Killing Kennedy, and Killing Jesus—riveting works of nonfiction that journey into the heart of the most famous murders in history. Now from Bill O’Reilly, anchor of The O’Reilly Factor, comes the most epic book of all in this multimillion-selling series: Killing Patton. General George S. Patton, Jr. died under mysterious circumstances in … in the months following the end of World War II. For almost seventy years, there has been suspicion that his death was not an accident—and may very well have been an act of assassination. Killing Patton takes readers inside the final year of the war and recounts the events surrounding Patton’s tragic demise, naming names of the many powerful individuals who wanted him silenced.
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Let me start by stating I have no feelings about the author, either positive or negative. He’s just another author as far as I am concerned. That aside, man, if only they taught history with as much human emotion as this book captured. History isn’t just dry, fact-based narrative. It is people and events that shape history, and people are nothing …
Wasn’t sure if I would enjoy this book, but I did! Learned a great deal about the machinations of World War II, facts about Hitler never heard before and the mystery surrounding the death of General George Patton.
The internal relationships of the leaders was a fascinating look at war-time pecking order.
Once again O’Reilly gives the grade school version of an event that was not a conspiracy, by stating the obvious. Leave it on the shelf.
A pleasant read. Somewhat self-aggrandizing, like all of O’Reilly’s work..
Patton was A Force Unto Himself, a Real Leader! However, he had “rattled a few cages”, which led to his “accident”, ultimately killing him.
Excellent Read!
If history was taught this way I’m schools, kids would know history. Written like a fast paced novel this was my favorite in the series.
Wonderful insights into the life of one of the most flamboyant military leaders of the 20th century.
Makes history easy and interesting.
Enjoyed learning what it was like to be the man responsible for so many lives and what it was like to be a soldier in life threating peril , under horrific conditions. Especially of interest personally because at the funeral service for one of my husbands cousins last year, I learned that he had served under General Patton as a radio operator. …
While it’s not filled with ground breaking facts, I did find this book to be very enjoyable and easy to read. Patton was a remarkable man. I wish there was more substance surrounding his death.
Another exceptional book by Bill O’reilly
Like many of the other Killing series, Killing Patton was no different. Not only does the reader get to know the story of the subject the authors are writing about, you get exposed to the world stage. There are so many details about how General Patton influenced the war, yet died so tragically. The books moved at a good pace and one most will …
Having lived in Germany and served in the Army, I found this well written book very interesting.
My favorite of Bill’s Killing series. Great book!