A singular combination of virtues and flaws patton has been venerated and despised but rarely understood in patton blood guts and prayer michael keane penetrates the fog of legend and reveals as compelling a human character as any in american history. Patton blood guts and prayer there is no question of personal courage in this war colonel pattons commanding officer told him on the eve of battle in 1918 it is a business proposition where every man must be in his place and performing his part. In his new book patton blood guts and prayer author michael keane takes readers on a journey through pattons career in three parts his military prowess h yet he is better known for his profanity than his prayers. In patton blood guts and prayer michael keane penetrates the fog of legend and reveals as compelling a human character as any in american history author bio michael keane is a fellow of national security at the pacific council on international policy. In an exclusive interview with guns patriots the author of patton blood guts and prayer talked about his new book which examines general george s patton jrs leadership warrior ethos and lifetime of christian devotion