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General George Smith Patton Jr. (November 11, 1885 – December 21, 1945) was a senior officer of the United States Army who commanded the U.S. Seventh Army in the Mediterranean and European theaters of World War II, but is best known for his leadership of the U.S. Third Army in France and Germany following the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944.
Born in 1885 to a family with an extensive military background (with members having served in the United States Army and Confederate States Army), Patton attended the Virginia Military Institute and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He studied fencing and designed the M1913 Cavalry Saber, more commonly known as the "Patton Sword", and partially due to his skill in the sport, he competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. Patton first saw combat during the Pancho Villa Expedition in 1916, taking part in America's first military action using motor vehicles. He later joined the newly formed United States Tank Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces and saw action in World War I, commanding the U.S. tank school in France before being wounded while leading tanks into combat near the end of the war. In the interwar period, Patton remained a central figure in the development of armored warfare doctrine in the U.S. Army, serving in numerous staff positions throughout the country. Rising through the ranks, he commanded the 2nd Armored Division at the time of the American entry into World War II.
Patton led U.S. troops into the Mediterranean theater with an invasion of Casablanca during Operation Torch in 1942, where he later established himself as an effective commander through his rapid rehabilitation of the demoralized U.S. II Corps. He commanded the U.S. Seventh Army during the Allied invasion of Sicily, where he was the first Allied commander to reach Messina. There he was embroiled in controversy after he slapped two shell-shocked soldiers under his command, and was temporarily removed from battlefield command for other duties such as participating in Operation Fortitude's disinformation campaign for Operation Overlord. Patton returned to command the Third Army following the invasion of Normandy in June 1944, where he led a highly successful rapid armored drive across France. He led the relief of beleaguered American troops at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and advanced his Third Army into Nazi Germany by the end of the war.
After the war, Patton became the military governor of Bavaria, but he was relieved of this post because of his statements trivializing denazification. He commanded the United States Fifteenth Army for slightly more than two months. Patton died in Germany on December 21, 1945, as a result of injuries from an automobile accident twelve days earlier.
Patton's colorful image, hard-driving personality and success as a commander were at times overshadowed by his controversial public statements. His philosophy of leading from the front and his ability to inspire troops with vulgarity-ridden speeches, such as a famous address to the Third Army, attracted favorable attention. His strong emphasis on rapid and aggressive offensive action proved effective. While Allied leaders held sharply differing opinions on Patton, he was regarded highly by his opponents in the German High Command. A popular, award-winning biographical film released in 1970 helped transform Patton into an American hero.
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Born in 1885 to a family with an extensive military background (with members having served in the United States Army and Confederate States Army), Patton attended the Virginia Military Institute and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He studied fencing and designed the M1913 Cavalry Saber, more commonly known as the "Patton Sword", and partially due to his skill in the sport, he competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden. Patton first saw combat during the Pancho Villa Expedition in 1916, taking part in America's first military action using motor vehicles. He later joined the newly formed United States Tank Corps of the American Expeditionary Forces and saw action in World War I, commanding the U.S. tank school in France before being wounded while leading tanks into combat near the end of the war. In the interwar period, Patton remained a central figure in the development of armored warfare doctrine in the U.S. Army, serving in numerous staff positions throughout the country. Rising through the ranks, he commanded the 2nd Armored Division at the time of the American entry into World War II.
Patton led U.S. troops into the Mediterranean theater with an invasion of Casablanca during Operation Torch in 1942, where he later established himself as an effective commander through his rapid rehabilitation of the demoralized U.S. II Corps. He commanded the U.S. Seventh Army during the Allied invasion of Sicily, where he was the first Allied commander to reach Messina. There he was embroiled in controversy after he slapped two shell-shocked soldiers under his command, and was temporarily removed from battlefield command for other duties such as participating in Operation Fortitude's disinformation campaign for Operation Overlord. Patton returned to command the Third Army following the invasion of Normandy in June 1944, where he led a highly successful rapid armored drive across France. He led the relief of beleaguered American troops at Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and advanced his Third Army into Nazi Germany by the end of the war.
After the war, Patton became the military governor of Bavaria, but he was relieved of this post because of his statements trivializing denazification. He commanded the United States Fifteenth Army for slightly more than two months. Patton died in Germany on December 21, 1945, as a result of injuries from an automobile accident twelve days earlier.
Patton's colorful image, hard-driving personality and success as a commander were at times overshadowed by his controversial public statements. His philosophy of leading from the front and his ability to inspire troops with vulgarity-ridden speeches, such as a famous address to the Third Army, attracted favorable attention. His strong emphasis on rapid and aggressive offensive action proved effective. While Allied leaders held sharply differing opinions on Patton, he was regarded highly by his opponents in the German High Command. A popular, award-winning biographical film released in 1970 helped transform Patton into an American hero.
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Reupload - Patton Speech - George C. Scott - 1970
Be Seated Now, I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his co...
I know it is from the Movie but it is still burned in my memory since my Dad brought me to see it.....
https://youtu.be/NDAWaYu-YCo
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When I reported to MCRD San Diego it was the 4th of July 1973, of course no one was there as it was a holiday. So after we hit the yellow footprints, and got our first dose of what was coming the DI took is into the receiving barracks, told us to grab a bunk, got us in a loose formation and we went to the messhall for dinner. Once we got back we were just talking to each other when he came out and told is to circle our Footlockers around he grabbed a chair and sat down. He reached up and took off his Campaign Hat and set it down, he looks around at us and ask "How many of you are willing to give your life for your country" well of course we were young, dumb, and full of cum, so every hand went up. He kinda shook his head had this shit eating grin, the he said "The Marine Corp over the next few months is going to be spending a lot of time and money on you not to die for your Country but to make the other MF die for his" what I wouldn't give to have that on video.
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General George S Patton talks about excellent job done by The Third Army during W...HD Stock...
Link to order this clip: http://www.criticalpast.com/video/65675043252_General-George-S-Patton_The-Third-Army_Military-officials_General-gives-speech Histori...
Thanks for letting us know Maj Marty Hogan that November 11 is the anniversary of the birth of Lieutenant General George Smith Patton Jr. who was instrumental in leading the U.S. Third Army France and Germany and the initial bloodying in Tunisia in 1943.
It is sad that he was killed in an automobile crash in 1945.
Images: 1943 Lieutenant General George Smith Patton in North Africa, 1943; Death of Lieutenant General George Smith Patton; George Smith Patton, Jr.; Lieutenant General George Smith Patton casket on truck
General George S Patton talks about excellent job done by The Third Army
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9DpKDwCJcM
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It is sad that he was killed in an automobile crash in 1945.
Images: 1943 Lieutenant General George Smith Patton in North Africa, 1943; Death of Lieutenant General George Smith Patton; George Smith Patton, Jr.; Lieutenant General George Smith Patton casket on truck
General George S Patton talks about excellent job done by The Third Army
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9DpKDwCJcM
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True tanker and the officer who forged the way for tank warfare
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