Part of the Warlords video series, which profiles the careers of generals and other world leaders during wartime, Warlords: Patton - The Man Behind the Myth investigates the life and career of controversial general George S. Patton. Patton started life as a child with low self-esteem and high anxiety, but he matured into one of the bravest war heroes in American history. The program features rare film footage. Hal Holbrook hosts the video series.

~ Betsy Boyd, All Movie Guide