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August 1, 1944 to November 1945

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Q: How long was George Patton in command of the U.S. Third Army?
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The commander of the Third U.S. Army was .?

A+ George Patton


What did george s Patton command?

Most famous command was of the 3rd Army.


Who was the commander of the third U.S. Army?

A+ George Patton


Who was Patton's third Army?

Patton's Third Army was led by the irascible and stubborn General George Patton. They fought bravely in the Battle of the Bulge and across Germany to Berlin.


Who removed George S. Patton from command of the 3rd Army?

Dwight Eisenhower


What two US officials agreed to select Lieutenant General George S Patton to lead the Third Army in 1944?

Both US President Roosevelt and Allied Theater commander, General Eisenhower believed the General Hodges needed to be replaced as the commander of the US Third Army in 1944. They agreed that General George S. Patton should take command of the Third Army.


Who led the troops that rescued the Americans trapped at bastogne?

Combat Command B of the 4th Armored Division, under the command of Creighton Abrams. The 4th AD, commanded by John Wood, was one of the best armored units of the war, and was usually in the 3rd Army under Patton. A Combat Command was the equivalent of a regiment.


Did george S Patton the third retire?

WWII GEN Patton's son GEN George S. Patton retired from the US Army and died in 2004 at the age of 80.


In World War 2 the commander of the Third US army was?

Gen. George Patton


What branch did George S Patton serve in?

George S. Patton had a long career in the Army. During WW2, he was a general in command of an Army. So many generals are not associated with a branch of service as they can command infantry, armor and artillery. George Patton had served with the cavalry and was an advocate of the new armored units. He helped establish the Desert Training Center or California-Arizona Maneuver Area near Yuma, AZ, which was used for large scale tank training. Patton's 3rd Army also depended on its armored units to defeat the Germans.


Who commanded the third US Army in World War 2?

Gen George S. Patton


Why was George S. Patton given command of a fake army before the Day invasion?

Patton was given command of a fake army to confuse German spies as to where the invasion was going to take place. Patton's intent was to make them think of Calais as the target. It apparently worked as the Germans strengthened troops in Calais area.