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When did george s Patton say It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died rather you should thank god that such men lived?
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Who said It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died?
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." -Gen. George S. Patton
Who were general george s Pattons parents?
His father was lawyer and his mother was a homemaker from a wealthy California land owning family. Because of hard times George's father foresake a military career like all of his family members. He hoped his son Georgie would continue the tradition, which he did. It should be noted that Gen. Pattons son also chose a military career and gained the rank of General.
Did George Patton Ever Play Any Sports?
Polo, football, and finished fifth in the 1912 Olympics in the pentathlon (and probably should have been given the gold medal--there was a controversial score by the judges in one event).
Was General George Patton a good leader in World War 2?
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.
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.
Who said It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died?
"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." -Gen. George S. Patton
Who were general george s Pattons parents?
His father was lawyer and his mother was a homemaker from a wealthy California land owning family. Because of hard times George's father foresake a military career like all of his family members. He hoped his son Georgie would continue the tradition, which he did. It should be noted that Gen. Pattons son also chose a military career and gained the rank of General.
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.
Did George Patton Ever Play Any Sports?
Polo, football, and finished fifth in the 1912 Olympics in the pentathlon (and probably should have been given the gold medal--there was a controversial score by the judges in one event).
Are 3 cent Gen. George S Patton stamps worth anything?
yes they should be worth alot but i dont know how much since there are manyprice ranges for that type of artifact. so yes it can be worth something.
Who is the foolish character in Pride and Prejudice?
Mr. Collins. I should think that Lydia would qualify as foolish as well, and in her own way, so was Charlotte Lucas.
What role di George Patton durning World War 2?
George Patton lead, most famously the 1st, Big Red One. he ran Rommel out of North Africa, took Sicily, and captured Italy. In my opinion he should have lead the American forces in Europe instead of Eisenhower but Washington was too scared, he was too much of a loose cannon. he was a grunt who knew how to lead. Eisenhower was a politician who knew how to lead. hence why he was elected president later in life.
What should a ignorant woman sound like?
an ignorant woman should absolutely sound foolish/dumb
Should you drive if your accelerator is stuck?
Stuck closed, you cannot. Stuck open, you are foolish
Should sales tax be applied to extended warranties?
Yes, if you are foolish enough to purchase extended warranties.
How the tiger can be saved?
We should have control n our foolish needs and never take others lives to fulfill our needs
I'm in love with the twins and if 1 of them is gone I feel that part of me died as well. If both of them die I will jump off a bridge. Is it ok to kill yourself after your favourite celebrities die?
No it's not normal! You matter; get help now! Although The Bible would disagree (saying it's never okay), the only time it's acceptable to kill yourself is if it will save someone else's life. - - -- --- "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived." ― Patton "Grief is the price we pay for love." ― E.A. Bucchianeri "Though nothing can bring back the hour Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower; We will grieve not, rather find Strength in what remains behind." ― Wordsworth
