Patton 360
As the United States enters World War Two, General George S. Patton sees the opportunity to fulfill his destiny. This series illustrates his combat exploits. But at times it seems he faced greater challenges with his superiors and his off the field behavior than the potent German army.
- 2009-2009
- 1 season
- History Channel
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
As the United States enters World War Two, General George S. Patton sees the opportunity to fulfill his destiny. This series illustrates his combat exploits. But at times it seems he faced greater challenges with his superiors and his off the field behavior than the potent German army.
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2009
Episode 1
Blood and Guts
Fri, Apr 10, 2009 45 mins
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.
Episode 2
Rommel's Last Stand
Fri, Apr 17, 2009 45 mins
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.
Episode 3
Baptism of Blood
Fri, Apr 24, 2009 45 mins
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.
Episode 4
Rogue General
Fri, May 1, 2009 45 mins
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.
Episode 5
American Blitzkrieg
Fri, May 8, 2009 45 mins
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.
Episode 6
Leading the Charge
Fri, May 15, 2009 45 mins
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.
Episode 7
On Hitler's Doorstep
Fri, Jun 5, 2009 44 mins
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.
Episode 8
Siege Warfare
Fri, Jun 12, 2009 45 mins
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.
Episode 9
Battle of the Bulge
Fri, Jun 19, 2009 45 mins
As Hitler assumes the role of Commander in Chief he orders a massive attack on the western front hoping to quickly win the war in the west so he can move his forces to the eastern theater. To the disbelief of his commanders Patton manages to counter attack within days and despite brutal fighting and even more brutal weather his forces relieve Bastogne and proceed to destroy the remains of the German army.
Episode 10
Crushing the Third Reich
Fri, Jun 26, 2009 45 mins
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.