Book cover of Patton's Prayer: A True Story of Courage, Faith, and Victory in World War II

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From Alex Kershaw, author of the New York Times bestseller Against All Odds, comes an epic story of courage, resilience, and faith during the Second World War

General George Patton needed a miracle. In December 1944, the Allies found themselves stuck. Rain had plagued the troops daily since September, turning…

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1 author picked Patton's Prayer as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Kershaw is America's dean of WWII stories. Here, he goes in-depth into George Patton's reliance on, even insistence of, God's help to win the war against Germany in Europe. A memorable portrayal, written in crystal clear prose, and admirably researched.

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