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In the movie Patton why was General Patton relieved of his command?
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Slapping a Soldier Patton is relieved of command for slapping a shell-shocked soldier in an Army hospital.
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Who played patton in the movie?
George C. Scott played the role of George S. Patton in the movie Patton
Why was General Walters fired?
US Army General Douglas MacArthur was relieved of command. He told President Truman that Red China would not enter the war. They did. MacArthur then stated he was prepared to invade Red China, if need be, and use nuclear weapons to win the war. The Commander in Chief relieved MacArthur of command. US Army General WALKER was killed in a jeep accident in Korea. The US Army M-41 Walker Bulldog light tank was named after him. The M-41 Walker Bulldog light tank was used by the ARVN (South Vietnamese Army) during the Vietnam War. US Forces used the M-48 Patton tank and the M-551 Sheridan Tank in the Vietnam War. In the film (movie) "Full Metal Jacket", when the US Marines are walking behind Marine tanks while re-taking the city of HUE, those are M-41 Walker Bulldog tanks. They are "supposed to be" M-48 Patton tanks. But Hollywood can't always get what they want when making a movie.
What importance did George Patton do during World War 2?
General George S. Patton, famous for his 3rd Army breakthrough to Bastogne, a town in Belgium that was surrounded by the German 5th Panzer Army. The American Troops in Bastogne were part of the 101st Airborne Division, commanded by General MacAuliffe. Patton broke-through into Bastogne, and the 101st said that they could've held out from the German. Patton was one of the best tank commanders in World War II. He was a good commander, nicknamed " Old Blood and Guts " He always made bad remarks about the other allies. So basically, General Patton was a great general appointed under General Eisenhower to fight the Germans in World War II. There is a movie based on him called: Patton
Why was george c Patton a hero?
George Patton George Patton was the U'S.'s most distinguished combat commander. He was outstanding at training and staff work. His ability to command a staff went back to his experience with General Pershing in Mexico. Again in France during WW1 Pershing appointed Patton to the command of the new Tank Corps. George Patton was born in San Gabriel, California, on 11th November, 1885. He attended West Point but along with his friend Hodges, was forced to leave after a year because of poor test results. Patton restarted the course and graduated in 1909 (46/103) and won a commission in the cavalry Patton's first real exposure to battle occurred when he served as a member of legendary General John J. Pershing's staff during the expedition to Mexico. He accompanied Pershing as an aide on his expedition against Francisco "Pancho" Villa into Mexico. Impressed by Patton's determination, Pershing promoted him to Captain and asked him to command his Headquarters Troop upon their return from Mexico. "In France In 1917, Pershing selected Patton to become the first member of the newly established United States Tank Corps, where he served until the Corps were abolished in 1920. He took full command of the Corps, directing ideas, procedures and even the design of their uniforms. Along with the British tankers, he and his men achieved victory at Cambrai, France, during the world's first major tank battle in 1917". NOTE: The above italicized section is a well known, yet notoriously fictional account. The Real deal:George S. Patton Jr. did not lead any U.S. Tanks or troops or anyone else at the Battle of Cambrai. He was certainly not a combatant and almost certainly not even there. The U.S. Tank Corps didn't exist - it was formed at the end of December 1917, a month after the battle, with Samuel Rockenbach in command. At the time of Cambrai the USA had no Tanks, and the only American troops involved were some railroad engineers who got caught in a German counter-attack. On the morning of the attack Patton's Diaries state that he was at the French Tank Training School at Champlieu, 75 miles away. Ten days later, after the offensive had stalled, he visited British Tank H.Q. at Albert, 30 miles from Cambrai. His diaries make no mention of his having observed or in any way participated in the battle.Cambrai was not the world's first major tank battle, merely the largest so far. The French used over 130 of their own tanks in April 1917, and the British 200+ in July. Nor was it a victory. After an initial success, almost all the ground gained was retaken by German counter-attacks and more than 70 tanks captured. After 17 days the Front remained almost exactly where it had been.The U.S. Tank Corps received its first Tanks in May 1918. Patton first saw action on September 12th, 1918. Using his first-hand knowledge of tanks, Patton organized the American tank school in Bourg, France and trained the first 500 American tankers. He had 345 tanks by the time he took the brigade into the Meuse-Argonne Operation in September 1918. When they entered into battle, Patton had worked out a plan where he could be in the front lines maintaining communications with his rear command post by means of pigeons and a group of runners. Patton continually exposed himself to gunfire and was shot once in the leg while he was directing the tanks. His actions during that battle earned him the Distinguished Service Cross for Heroism, one of the many medals he would collect during his lifetime. An outspoken advocate for tanks, Patton saw them as the future of modern combat. Congress, however, was not willing to appropriate funds to build a large armored force. Even so, Patton studied, wrote extensively and carried out experiments to improve radio communications between tanks. He also helped invent the co-axial tank mount for cannons and machine guns. After WWI, Patton held a variety of staff jobs in Hawaii and Washington, D.C. He graduated from the Command and General Staff School in 1924, and completed his military schooling as a distinguished graduate of the Army War College in 1932. When the German Blitzkrieg began on Europe, Patton finally convinced Congress that the United States needed a more powerful armored striking force. With the formation of the Armored Force in 1940, he was transferred to the Second Armored Division at Fort Benning, Georgia and named Commanding General on April 11, 1941. Two months later, Patton appeared on the cover of Life magazine. Also during this time, Patton began giving his famous "Blood and Guts" speeches in an amphitheater he had built to accommodate the entire division. The United States officially entered World War II in December 1941, after the attack on Pearl Harbor. By November 8, 1942, Patton was commanding the Western Task Force, the only all-American force landing for Operation Torch, the Allied invasion of North Africa. After succeeding there, Patton commanded the Seventh Army during the invasion of Sicily in July 1943, and in conjunction with the British Eighth Army restored Sicily to its citizens. Patton commanded the Seventh Army until 1944, when he was given command of the Third Army in France. Under Patton's command the third army moved rapidly across Europe after the battle of Normandy and exploited German weaknesses with great success, covering the 600 miles across France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria and Czechoslovakia. When the Germans launched the massive offensive that began the Battle of the Bulge it was Patton who shifted third Army hundred's of miles in the middle of a severe winter storm to smash into the German flank and relieve Bastogne. When the Third Army liberated the Buchenwald concentration camp, Patton slowed his pace. He instituted a policy, later adopted by other commanders, of making local German civilians tour the camps. By the time WWII was over, the Third Army had liberated or conquered 81,522 square miles of territory. In October 1945, Patton assumed command of the Fifteenth Army in American-occupied Germany. On December 9, he suffered injuries as the result of an automobile accident. He died 12 days later, on December 21, 1945 and is buried among the soldiers who died in the Battle of the Bulge in Hamm, Luxembourg. In addition (More corrected facts to replace common inaccuracies):Patton was in command of the Light Tank Brigade, not the Tank Corps (that was Col. Rockenbach). He was in command of about 144 Renault FT tanks, not 345. That appears to be a confusion with the fact that Patton was in command of the 345th Battalion in September 1918.Patton did not design the Tank Corps uniform. The U.S. Army did that. Patton asked some of his officers to design a sleeve badge for their existing uniforms and the Tank Corps adopted the result - a triangle divided into red, yellow, and blue arrowheads. Remembered for his fierce determination and ability to lead soldiers in Battle, Patton is now considered one of the greatest military figures in history. Patton was a scholar of military theory and history. He wrote poetry. He believed he was a reincarnated warrior fated to lead troops in battle. The movie Patton captured some of his outstanding characteristics and one scene was of him discussing his memories of a historical Battle in Africa.
Why was General George Patton's nickname was old blood and guts?
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"
What role did Karl Malden play in the movie Patton?
General Omar Bradley Karl Malden plays General Omar Bradley in the 1970 movie Patton.
In what year did the movie Patton premiere?
1970 Patton is a 1970 biographical war film about U.S. General George S. Patton during World War II.
Patton movie famous speech by george c Scott?
You can find the non-censored version of General George S. Patton's speech at the link below .
What was the name of the book quoted by General Patton in the movie Patton at the very end of the movie?
It was not a quote from a book, but rather an recitation on the History of Rome, from his own studies. The point being the fleeting nature of glory.
Who played patton in the movie?
George C. Scott played the role of George S. Patton in the movie Patton
Why was General Walters fired?
US Army General Douglas MacArthur was relieved of command. He told President Truman that Red China would not enter the war. They did. MacArthur then stated he was prepared to invade Red China, if need be, and use nuclear weapons to win the war. The Commander in Chief relieved MacArthur of command. US Army General WALKER was killed in a jeep accident in Korea. The US Army M-41 Walker Bulldog light tank was named after him. The M-41 Walker Bulldog light tank was used by the ARVN (South Vietnamese Army) during the Vietnam War. US Forces used the M-48 Patton tank and the M-551 Sheridan Tank in the Vietnam War. In the film (movie) "Full Metal Jacket", when the US Marines are walking behind Marine tanks while re-taking the city of HUE, those are M-41 Walker Bulldog tanks. They are "supposed to be" M-48 Patton tanks. But Hollywood can't always get what they want when making a movie.
What is the name of the sequel to the movie Patton?
The Last Days of Patton A made-for-television sequel, The Last Days of Patton, was produced in 1986. Scott reprised his title role. The movie was based on Patton's final weeks after being mortally injured in a car accident, with flashbacks of Patton's life.
What World War 2 American general was killed in a 1945 accident and was buried in Luxembourg?
You are asking about General George S. Patton. A good movie on this is The Brass Target. It is an old movie, but well done. It presents the theory his death was murder. He planned to run for president.
What did Patton call his dog in the movie Patton?
Willie (originally William, after William the Conqueror, but the dog scared easily).
In what 1970 movie is Tim Considine slapped in the face?
PATTON
What 1970's movie won 8 oscars?
patton
What actor was slapped on the movie Patton?
Tim Considine was the name of the actor who played the role of the soldier (Charles Kuhl) who was slapped by Patton .
