2009

S1.E1 ∙ Blood and Guts

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

When Winston Churchill convinces the Americans they aren't yet ready to take on German forces, the Allies launch a three-pronged attack on North Africa. Patton, charged with capturing Casablanca, launches a complex, three-pronged attack of his own in which he faced face French forces allied with Germany. In the end, however, he is disappointed he didn't distinguish himself.

7.4 /10

S1.E2 ∙ Rommel's Last Stand

Thu, Apr 16, 2009

After American forces are overwhelmed at Kassarine Pass Patton is sent to the front to take charge. After whipping the American forces into shape and crushing an Afrika Corps surprise attack at El Guetar, Patton and the British drive the Germans from Tunisia.

6.8 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Baptism of Blood

Thu, Apr 23, 2009

After landing in Sicily and defeating the Italians Patton's forces halt a German counter attack. Then, unwilling to stand by while the British move North to Messina, Patton leads an attack and conquers Palermo then heads east to re-enforce the British still fighting for Messina.

6.5 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Rogue General

Thu, Apr 30, 2009

Patton's bloody brutal drive to Messina leaves historians wondering if he was obsessed with beating the British. In this campaign Patton slaps and verbally abuses soldiers complaining of battle fatigue. Finally, an amphibious flanking tactic proposed by General Lucian Truscott enables Patton's forces to capture Messina and drive the Germans from Sicily.

6.6 /10

S1.E5 ∙ American Blitzkrieg

Thu, May 07, 2009

Relieved of command for abusing a pair of soldiers in Sicily, Patton is used as a decoy during the invasion of Normandy. As the Allies finally break out of Normandy Patton regains his command now under his previous subordinate Omar Bradley. But Patton soon learns he does not agree with Bradley's tactics.

6.7 /10

S1.E6 ∙ Leading the Charge

Thu, May 14, 2009

Despite the conservative orders of his commanders Patton strives to destroy the German army before it can escape through the Falaise Gap and regroup east of the Seine. As Patton pursues the Germans Eisenhower diverts his supplies to a plan of Montgomery's.

6.6 /10

S1.E7 ∙ On Hitler's Doorstep

Thu, Jun 04, 2009

Not content to wait for Montgomery and lacking fuel Patton engages in local operations preempting a German counter attack. But when Patton allows his infantry to regroup the Germans attack again and again only to be crushed by Patton's forces.

6.4 /10

S1.E8 ∙ Siege Warfare

Thu, Jun 11, 2009

Anxious to breakout of Lorraine, Patton's frustrations turn from supply issues to a stubborn network of German bunkers. His army will pay a heavy price to overcome them.

6.4 /10

S1.E9 ∙ Battle of the Bulge

Thu, Jun 18, 2009

As Nazi Germany waged a desperate major counterattack on the Western Front, Gen. Patton's forces raced against time and the elements to stop it.

6.1 /10

S1.E10 ∙ Crushing the Third Reich

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

As Patton drives into Germany a personal agenda leads to disaster. Then, when the Soviets deny Patton the greatest prize of the war, Berlin, he is sent to liberate Czechoslovakia.

6.8 /10