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George Patton
George Patton was a US military officer. Active in both World War 1 and World War 2, he is best remembered for his service as a general in the US Army during World War 2. Patton was known for being outspoken and without reserve as well as being an excellent leader. Questions about General George S. Patton can be directed here.
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From George Patton's view how could World War 2 been avoided?
Patton obviously had no problem with taking action. He would probably have opted to use military force to stop Hitler from his earliest conquests in Czechslovakia, Poland, etc. instead of just sitting there and hoping that each small country that fell would appease him.
What was george s Pattons moms name?
George Smith Patton was born in San Gabriel Township, California (in what is now the city of San Marino), to George Smith Patton, Sr. (1856 – 1927) and Ruth Wilson (1861 – 1928). Source: Wikipedia
What did george s Patton do as a kid?
As a kid, George Patton loved riding horses and pretending he was riding into battle.
What was the exact location of george Patton's accident?
The exact spot is not known. Military reports regarding the accident mentioned "Mannheimer Strasse" and "Neustatter Strasse" in or near the city of Mannheim, Germany. According to Wikipedia, the accident occured near railroad tracks. Google Earth shows that both streets still exist to this day. Coördinates: 49°30'13.43" N 8°30'12.37" O for the T-shaped intersection and 49°30'20.17" N 8°30'05.13" O for a single railroad track crossing Neustatter Strasse at a sharp angle. The exact location of the accident is most likely somewhere near here. Bear in mind that after almost 70 years the surroundings have changed dramatically.
What if George Patton had lived in 1950?
He probably would have been retired from the army, and not been in the Korean War. Patton graduated from West Point in 1909, and would have been in his early 60s. MacArthur was even older, but was a unique case.
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.
Did General George Patton bury tanks?
Quite possibly. During the Vietnam War, there was an engineering unit digging deep trenches with their earth moving equipment, with destroyed M48 Patton tanks lying next to the trenches. Upon questioning, the engineer's stated they were burying the tanks.
What was the name of Patton's pistols?
Patton carried a Colt Single Action Army on his right hip, and a Smith & Wesson .357 Magnum on his left hip.Both pistols had ivory grips. He was also known to carry a Colt .380 in a shoulder holster.(Remember the scene in "Patton", where he climbs down from the second floor during an air raid, and starts shooting at the German airplanes?)
What did George S Patton Jr's father do?
Although referred to as General George S. Patton Jr. (1923-2004), he was actually the IVth; shortly after his father's death in 1945, George legally had the IV dropped from his name. Now, just George S. Patton; he performed 3 tours in Vietnam, his last commanding the Blackhorse regiment in South Vietnam, the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment). Colonel Patton's motto for his men: "Find the Bastards, then pile on!" Colonel Patton's father was WWII General Patton.
His son, also named George S. Patton commanded the 11ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment) Blackhorse in Vietnam in 1968. He just passed away this century.
Was George Patton in the pacific?
No, but his goal toward the end of the European campaign was to go to the pacific and kill Japanese. The pacific theaters hero was Douglas MacArthur.
George Smith Patton, Jr. was a US Army general, best know for his command of the Seventh US Army and later the Third US Army, in the European Theater of World War Two. George died Dec. 21,1945.
