i know that one was Patton
Famous American General who fought in North Africa and Europe.
He was the commander of American forces in Europe in WW 2.
He was the general in charge of the US Army, for the troops fighting in Europe
After the war in Europe, which ended in May of 1945, General Patton expressed his desires to fight the Japanese, now that he had finished fighting the Germans.
No, he was killed in an automobile accident on December 21, 1945.
Yes, General George Patton was a prominent general in the Allied forces during World War II. He played a key role in several significant campaigns, including the North Africa campaign, the invasion of Italy, and the liberation of Western Europe. Known for his aggressive tactics and leadership style, Patton was instrumental in the success of Allied operations against Axis powers. His contributions helped shape the outcome of the war in Europe.
Yes. He was drafted and stationed in Germany, where he met his wife (she was 14 at the time).
Both fought in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in WWI, Patton as a Lieutenant Colonel of a tank brigade and Truman as captain commanding an artillery battery in the 35th Division. Truman was the only WWI vet to be president. (Eisenhower was in the army but spent WWI training recruits in Pennsylvania). Patton died only about eight months after Truman became president. So far as I know, they never met. Patton did get to come home to the US for a visit in June 1945, before returning to Europe, where he died. Patton was disappointed that the army found no command for him in the Pacific once the war in Europe was ended. There is no indication that Truman had any input into this decision.
General Patton was considered the fastest general because he moved his troops faster than any other commander(s) against enemy forces across North Africa and France/Europe during WWII.
Yes, you do.
General George S. Patton had several aides during his military career, with the most notable being Lieutenant Colonel John W. McAuliffe and Major General Lucian Truscott. McAuliffe, who famously responded "Nuts!" during the Battle of Bastogne, served as Patton's operations officer. Truscott, who later commanded the 3rd Infantry Division, played a significant role in many of Patton's campaigns in Europe. Their support and expertise were crucial to Patton's success in World War II.