Ep. 14: Kevin Hymel on General George S. Patton

School of War · Jan 25, 2022 · 59m

Historian Kevin Hymel joins the show to discuss the life and leadership of the American World War II general most feared by the Nazis: George S. Patton.

Times

01:48 - Introduction

04:38 - Recently uncovered details about General Patton

08:38 - History’s first draft

10:51 - How Patton became one of the most famous World War II leaders

13:35 - Patton before the war

17:34 - Patton in North Africa

23:08 - Problems with General Dwight D. Eisenhower

26:55 - Patton’s leadership style

28:20 - Fighting in Tunisia

32:49 - Patton’s risk calculations

34:16 - Patton’s behavior, temperament, and treatment…