The German staff officer Günther Blumentritt regarded him with admiration as ‘the most aggressive panzer-general of the ... was virtually hereditary. George Patton’s paternal grandfather ...
Ironically, General George S. Patton III was born on that day 33 years prior. We are forever indebted to those who choose to sacrifice their life for ours. Without them, we wouldn’t have the ...
Considered one of the most successful combat generals in US history, General George S. Patton died on December 21, 1945, twelve days after breaking his neck in a car accident near Mannheim, Germany.
Few generals have had the lasting impact that Gen. George S. Patton has had. Patton, who commanded the US's 7th Army in Europe and the Mediterranean during World War II, is perhaps just as well ...
General George Patton was an anti-Semite. Although he commanded a large number of Jewish soldiers — including several staff officers — he refused to permit Jewish chaplains in his headquarters.
George S. Patton Jr. Audacious and profane, General George S. Patton Jr. was one of the ablest and most controversial U.S. commanders in World War II. The San Gabriel, California native was fond ...