Killing Patton

The Strange Death of World War II's Most Audacious General

De: Bill O'Reilly, Martin Dugard

Narrado por: Bill O'Reilly

Listeners 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 the months following the end of World War II. For almost 70 years, there has been suspicion that his death was not an accident - and may very well have been an act of assassination. Killing Patton will take listeners inside the final year of the war and recount the events surrounding Patton's tragic demise, naming names of the many powerful individuals who wanted him silenced.

©2014 Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard (P)2014 Macmillan Audio

Mysterious DEMISE of "old blood and guts" Patton

PLOT: the circumstances surrounding the death of the General George Patton.

General George Patton "old Blood and guts" ...the general who used every bit of his skills and pushed him men to the brink many times. His victories are legendary this larger than life general. He pushed his way into the Rhine and the heart of Germany and helped save BASTOGNE by pushing against very heavy odds to help win the Battle of the Bulge. His distrusted the Russians openly and often offended them in interviews and comments to the point where the KGB....(RUSSIAN secret police) had him on their HIT list. Patton often made many mistakes including "slapping' a soldier and wanting to push ahead of the Russians into Berlin. He suffered from "foot in his mouth".... He knew many secrets of Allies. He was a "loose cannon" in the eyes of many people including 2 American Presidents both FDR and Truman. Some near misses including an attack by a British Spitfire on Patton's plane add to the intrigue. Being sent home and given a "bogus" army to lead.....to save face....Patton is days away from returning to the USA when he is "accidentally" hit by stolen American military truck with 3 DRUNK American soldiers in the truck. Suffering a serious spinal injury but he is expected to live but suddenly dies. Leading yet more mystery surrounding his death. There are NO reports about a stolen truck or investigations of the soldiers involved in the accident. CREDIBLE witnesses including fellow passengers in the same car as Patton.....a General NO less.... and Patton's Driver.....who all said told the same story about the DRUNK soldiers. Did someone "silence" the outspoken Patton so he could not tell HIS story when returning to the US? O'Reilly and Dugard the authors both do admit they do not believe in any kind of "conspiracy" theories on this event. But give plenty information about Military files come up missing or were never investigated. This bio is very entertaining since they give us a close up look from both the American, German and Russian sides of the War and add some very clear pictures of history and of the fascinating and odd.. demise of Patton..... VERY good.....4 stars all the way.

Worth the listen, disappointing production value

Composition of the material was compelling and interesting. While expecting a story filled with intrigue and conspiracy covering the death of General Patton in his prime, instead what we get is a history of characters involved in WWII and their relationships along with supposition regarding Hitler et al near the final days of the war. The book was good overall, but I was disappointed in the production value. Mr.O'Reilly is a professional speaker but his reading sounded bored, was hurried and lacked investment in the material. As a first, you can actually hear the narrator turning the pages! Expecting better production value, the book was still worth the listen and I am glad of the purchase.

great history

very interesting military history, i like nonfiction books like this . I would definitely recommend

OUTSTANDING- INTRIGUING- HEARTWARMING/BREAKING

What made the experience of listening to Killing Patton the most enjoyable?

The voices had action and mystery to them which made you feel as though you were right there with them.

What did you like best about this story?

I could close my eyes and listen to the story as it unfolds. Closing ones eyes gives the feeling and visualization of the story. One can only do that by the closing of eyes as opposed to open eyes having to look at the page.

What about Bill O'Reilly’s performance did you like?

Bill O'Reilly is an excellent orator. He did a superb performance,so much so,that I can barely wait to get another of his books.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

There were parts that made me laugh and parts that made me cry. I cannot remember in detail because it has been awhile since I listened to the story.

Any additional comments?

Only that I will be awaiting when I will be able to afford another one of his books.

excellent historical book

Bill O'Reilly does a great job, as he has with all the "Killing" series. very well written an performed. this is not a commentary book, but an historical look at the death of Patton. I highly recommend it!

Great story, needs different reader

The story was very interesting with some surprising unknown facts, but Bill O'Reilly should have left a true narrator read this. He gives it to much of a news anchor read instead of a book narration style.

Happy to have listened to this well written book.

Where does Killing Patton rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

One of the best. Research top notch. Narration kept you engaged.

Have you listened to any of Bill O'Reilly’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Have started but not finished reading print version of Killing Lincoln and just started listening to Killing Reagan. Patton is a more compelling figure. He was a vain high achiever. The right man at the right place at the right moment.

Well researched account of Patton and his WWII lif

Great summary and account of Patton's time during WWII. Many interesting facts and trivia about Patton, WWII, and other war notables presented.

Very good oral read

Albeit exceptionally long, it was very good and interesting. General Patton has always been a hero to me and I will always remember him as such with this book.

Patton's last year

The title "Killing Patton" is a little misleading. This book is really about the last year of Patton's life. But the author is trying to create a series on famous people (Lincoln, Jesus, Kennedy, and now Patton) under the common title, "Killing person's name ". Nevertheless, the authors did a terrific job of making you feel as if you are there observing the final year of Patton's life (and of WWII). Whatever your opinions are about Patton, he is an interesting character and this is both a very interesting as well as educational read. I could easily listen to this book a second time and I'm sure I would pick up on things I missed through the first listen. If you have any interest at all in WWI and/or Patton, you won't be disappointed with this book.