A Grateful Nation (Patton Hidden in Plain Sight Series) (Volume 5)

Patton had been treated poorly by the allied command, but had won the gratefulness of his command and of the nation. After the victory in Europe, he was ordered back to the States to sell war bonds. Patton is given a hero’s welcome by a grateful nation in parade. Millions come to see him, and he is heralded a national hero. He sees his children for what will be the last time and grandchildren for the first—and last—time. He meets with President Truman in hopes of being assigned to fight in the Pacific theater against Japan, but was turned down much to his dismay. Now at the very height of his military career, Patton returns to Germany and is given a guard of honor by his men. In the years to come, Patton would be considered an American icon and the truth of what he did, formerly hidden in plain sight, is now revealed in this series.