General George S. Patton, Jr.: Master of Operational Battle Command- What Lasting Battle Command Lessons Can We Learn from Him? (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781519737564)

This book discusses General George S. Patton, Jr. and Operational Battle Command. Six primary elements --- Leadership, Decision Making, Information Assimilation, Visualization, Conceptualization, and Communication make up the dynamics of Battle Command. General Patton mastered the application of these dynamics. This book defines and provides examples of the dynamics of Battle Command as used by General Patton while he commanded the Third Army. The book first discusses Command and Control of Third Army, as well as General Patton's relationship with his primary staff. The book then defines and provides examples of each of the dynamics of Battle Command using General Patton and his staff as the example. In conclusion the book provides three relevant lessons for future operational commanders concerning operational Battle Command based upon historical study of General Patton. The lessons learned from the study include the training and retention of a competent staff, the commander personally focusing the intelligence effort, and the commander issuing clear intent and guidance especially regarding endstates.

Author: Penny Hill Press, United States Army Command and General S
ISBN-10: 1519737564
ISBN-13: 9781519737564
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2015
Pages: 64
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.38lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.13d