General George S. Patton died on December 21, 1945, following a car accident in Germany. He was riding in a military vehicle that collided with a truck, resulting in severe injuries. Despite being taken to the hospital, he passed away from his injuries 12 days after the accident.
No one played Eisenhower in the movie "Patton," because Eisenhower was never shown. Ike died in 1969 and his family, including widow Mamie, hated Patton because of his remarks about Ike's leadership during the war. The family refused to allow the movie (filmed in 1969-70) to have any actor portray Eisenhower, hence, Ike's deputy, Gen. Beedle Smith (portrayed by Edward Blinn) is always referring to Ike, but he is never shown. In the scene at Verdun on Dec. 19, 1944, just after the German breakthrough in the Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge) Beedle Smith is asking who can break through to Bastogne. In reality, it was Ike leading the conference who asked that question. It is true that Patton had forseen the possibility of a German breakthrough in the Ardennes three days earlier and had planned for three possible attacks against the Germans if they came through.
Patton was given a Lipizzaner horse during WWII because he helped save the horses from the Russians.
During the Vietnam War:
1. US forces used M48A3 Patton medium gun tanks and M551 Sheridan light tanks (Armored Airborne Reconnaissance Assault Vehicles).
2. ARVN forces (South Viet Army) used US supplied M41 Walker Bulldog light tanks.
3. Australian forces used Centurion medium gun tanks.
4. NVA (North Viet Army) used Soviet/Chicom supplied T54 or T55 medium gun tanks and PT76 Amphibious light tanks.
During the early stages of the war, there were some old left over WWII Japanese Type 95 light tanks being used by the French supported forces.
GEN George S. Patton commanded Armored Divisions in WWII. His son, also named George S. Patton, commanded the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment (11th ACR) in Vietnam. Both Pattons led from the front on the battlefield.
Son, GEN Patton named his gardens at home after the names of his fallen men from the Vietnam War.
Yes, under Gen. "Blackjack" Pershing. The US Horse Cavalry wasn't officially disbanded until 1942. The US Army's last "horse cavalry" battle was conducted by the US 26th Cavalry...against Japanese Type 95 light tanks in 1942.
Quote: "Politicians are the lowest form of life on earth. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politicians."
General Patton died in the city of luxenberg because of the blood clot in his brain.
These are the medals and awards General Patton received.
Distinguished Service Cross (2)
Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Order of the Bath
Order of the British Empire
He graduated near the bottom of his class at West Point. He was not known as a particularly brilliant commander, and did not inspire the confidence nor the adoration that Lee and some of his other subordinates commanded.
General Patton was one of the best US Army commanders of WW2.
Known for wearing pearl handled revolvers, Patton was a great leader of his men. He & Montgomery did not see eye to eye at all. He paraphrased Marshal Pierre Bosquet of the Crimean War by saying 'It's not war, but it is magnificent': But who could justify his own troops stealing supplies intended for the troops of his own army's other corps requirements ? And slapping the face of a man in a field hospital ? Yes, he was a good leader, but good is about it: The debate remains whether Eisenhower should have given Patton his head to cross the Rhine in 1944 rather than go with Montgomery in Market-Garden. Perhaps had he done so Patton might just have won the war in 1944 & be elevated to the heights of great Generalship...
A true warrior, respected and feared by the Germans. Great ability to mobilize an army with great speed. He was one of the best combat leaders of WW2. He was politically inept and his mouth got him trouble often. He also slapped two soldiers suffering from combat fatigue, he was almost relieved of command but was to good to let go. If we had Patton in Vietnam and let him go do his thing without political influence he probably would have ended the war in a year or two.
Patton ran over people's bodies in the road gaining the nickname "old blood and guts"
He did not literally run over bodies. He did give a speech very similar to that depicted at the beginning of the movie "Patton" where he told his troops to spill the enemy's blood.
The nickname was pinned on him largely by his men for his bold, sometimes costly, plans: "His Guts and Our Blood"
Patton firmly believed in being born to fulfil a great destiny and to crush the military enemies of the US wherever they may appear. Of course there has to be a greater being to mark him for his destiny. Patton also talked about several warlord's lives he lived in the past and Patton just being one more incarnation of his ancient spirit.
In the end its always "Patton vs the enemy" with Patton winning, who cares about God, gods or reincarnations? Patton certainly did not!
Patton's middle name was Smith. Though known as a junior, he was actually the third George S. Patton, after his father and grandfather. The grandfather of the WWII general, the original George Smith Patton, was killed in 1864 while serving as colonel of the 22nd Virginia Infantry Regiment in the Confederate Army.
George S. Patton was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1909. He became a full (4 star) general in 1945 after having served throughout WW1 and WW2, as well as in Mexico in 1917. General Patton established a tank training school in France and commanded a tank brigade before he took over US forces in North Africa and Sicily in 1942 and 1943. Early in 1944 he commanded the US Third Army and then led the US armored corp into Germany after D-Day. After the war Patton served as military governor of Bavaria for a short while. He died in December of 1945 as the result of an automobile accident in the US.
In North Africa Patton was commander of II Corps. In Sicily he commanded the US 7th Army. He was relieved from that command in the furor following his slapping the two soldiers. After D-Day, Patton was given command of the newly activated US 3rd Army, and commanded 3rd Army through to the end of the war. He began the war as a two star Major General, was promoted to three star Lieutenant General, and ended the war as a four star General.
George Smith Patton had a passion for military history. He admired Alexander the Great, Napoleon, Julius Caesar and great strategists.
He could speak English, French, and was able to read Latin and Ancient Greek.
He had an important knowlegde in French, English and American History. He was one of the most brilliant military historians, and a advanced war tactician of all times.
He used to read classical latin pieces (Thucidyde et Julius Caesar), but also historical books.
Patton is maybe one of the most interesting character in WWII. Audacious, fearless, He took his men (he had a lot of respect for them) from North Africa to Germany, being on every important battle.
horse riding ; hunting ; smoking cigars ; military history
when generl george ws in bttle 9866 to foght the mericn french wr.