Patton 360 -"Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. It brings out all that is best; it removes all that is base. All men are afraid in battle. The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty. Duty is the essence of manhood."George S. Patton.
Controversial throughout the World War II for his personal flamboyance, outspokenness, uncompromising standards and aggressive combat strategy, George S. Patton played a key role in the headlong Allied armoured thrust to Germany after D-Day.
HISTORY brings you an epic new series about Patton, one of America's most famous generals.
Patton 360 weaves a mix of CGI battle scenes, interviews with historians and men who fought under Patton, and commentary by modern-day military experts, inviting you to experience a dramatic 360 degree view of the brilliant strategy and leadership Patton exemplified as he beat back the Nazi tidal wave in WWII.
Episode guide -
Blood And Guts
General George S. Patton and the US Army embark on the road to Germany by invading North Africa on 8 November, 1942.
Rommel's Last Stand
After the Germans deliver a stinging defeat to American forces under the command of General Lloyd Fredendall at Kasserine Pass, Eisenhower appoints Patton to take charge of the humiliated Americans.
Battle Of Blood
As a result of his victories in North Africa, Patton is given command of the Seventh Army as the Allies prepare to invade Sicily.
Rogue General
Frustrated by the slow progress of his British allies, Patton ignores his orders to stay by their side and instead pushes on toward Palermo, capturing the Sicilian capital on 22 July.
American Blitzkrieg
Patton’s victories in Sicily are soon overshadowed by the infamous 'slapping incident' involving two shell-shocked soldiers.
Leading The Charge
On 1 August, Patton’s Third Army finally becomes operational. American armored forces tear through western France, moving faster, seizing more territory, and killing more enemies than any other army in history.
On Hitler's Doorstep
Patton’s blitzkrieg is so successful that his army outruns its own supply lines. Despite being short on fuel and ammunition, he invades the province of Lorraine, hoping to cross into Germany before Christmas.
Siege Warfare
The slow but brutal slug-fest in Lorraine continues as Patton orders his men to take the heavily fortified city of Metz.
Battle Of The Bulge
As Patton’s men prepare to cross the Rhine River into Germany, other American units in Belgium are completely shattered by a German counterattack, kicking off the Battle of the Bulge.
Crushing The Third Reich
With the German Army again in full retreat, Patton and his men are ordered to break through the vaunted Siegfried Line and cross into Germany.