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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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What was george Pattons nickname?
The point of war is not to die for your country it is to let the other basterd do it
What did General George Patton lead?
Western Task Force in Morocco, II Corps in Tunisia, 7th Army in Sicily, and 3rd Army in Western Europe until the end of the war.
Does anyone have info on the 943rd Field Artillery Batallion during WW II?
My father served in the 943rd. from its formation at Fort Leonard Wood, until he was sent home from Rosenheim, Germany in 1945.
George I (1660-1727) was a King of Great Britain and Ireland, and ruler of the House of Hanover in the Holy Roman Empire. In 1714, he succeeded Queen Anne (1665-1714) to the British throne because more closely-related Catholics were denied the monarchy by the 1701 "Act of Settlement". George I was succeeded by his son, George II. Under George I, Britain began the formal exercise of power by a cabinet and Parliament, under First Minister Robert Walpole (1676-1745).
Was there an assassination attempt on gen george s Patton?
Conspiracy theorist say yes, but the fact remains that it was simply an automobile accident. The government had already moved Patton into the position of Chancellor of Germany so he was clearly already out of the way.
Did General George S Patton's father fight in the Civil War?
Colonel George S. Patton, his grandfather, served in the 22nd Virginia Infantry of the Confederate States of America and was killed during the Battle of Opequon.
As an interesting side note:
The Confederate Congress had promoted Colonel Patton to brigadier general; however, at the time, he had already died of battle wounds, so that promotion was never official. Had he survived a few more days he would have been the first "General Patton" instead of his grandson.
General George Patton and president Truman?
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.
Patton was a driver, a hard nosed "win at all cost" martinet. He was ambitious, but had an ability to grasp any military situation instantly. There is no doubt had his plan for the Sicily invasion been adopted, many more German and Italian troops would have been procured as prisoners.
Did General George S. Patton serve during WW1?
Yes, he was trying out his new tank division in the Meusse-Argonne when he came under fire while standing on the tank leaning on the turret. He saw the paint peeling off of the turret coming toward him and jumped off. Instead of running back, he ran toward the enemy because he never wanted anyone to say he ran from a fight. During this incident his was shot in the buttock, but survived. It was the only time in his career that he had been shot.
WWII GENERAL George S. Patton died at the age of 60 in 1945.
Vietnam War GENERAL George S. Patton died at the age of 80 in 2004. (Son of WWII Gen Patton).
When did George Patton say nut's?
He didn't, at least not in circumstances where it was a historically memorable statement. What you are thinking of is a statement by General Anthony McAuliffe, who was Assistant Division Commander of the 101st Airborne Division. The Division commander was at a conference back in the US when the Germans struck in the Ardennes Offensive, usually called "The Battle of the Bulge". McAuliffe had been left in command of the 101st Airborne Division, which with other units, moved to and held the vital crossroads town of Bastogne. The Americans were soon surrounded and under attack for a week or more, as the German desperately needed the road net in Bastogne to keep their offensive moving. The Germans sent in under a flag of truce a demand that the Americans surrender, to which General McAuliffe famously replied, "nuts".
General Patton was commanding the US 3rd Army, which was just south of the Bulge. Patton stopped his attack eastward, reoriented his troops to attack northward, into the south flank of the Bulge. This was a remarkable feat, and Patton's troops got to Bastogne in about four days, relieving the 101st AD and other units there. Creighton Abrams, later US commander in Vietnam, led the first Combat Command of Patton's 4th Armored Division into the beleaguered town.
Who were George s Patton's siblings?
His son, also named George Patton, commanded the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam.
Will future historians consider George Patton a hero or villain in World War 2?
Patton had some issues with his language, and slapped two shell shocked soldiers. Without a doubt, he was the best American combat general of WW2.
His enemies feared Patton more than any other Allied commander.
To say he was a far cry from greatness is simply to not know the facts.
I'm confused as to why you would think that one of the most successful generals in the war would be considered a villian. Yes, he had some problems, but he was effective and led his troops to victory. Answer: Olde Blood and Guts was an effective combat leader and a legend in his own time. There were well substantiated incidents of him physically striking subordinate enlisted personnel in a Hospital setting. Ike forgave him but required him to offer an apology for his actions. Ike needed him. In a modern military scenario he would have been sacked and placed in command of an obscure post where he could do little harm until he gave up and retired. He was and is a controversial commander, an egotist, an
extremely pompous individual but ranked against others he will alway be a far cry from greatness.
Are the kids of General George Patton still alive?
No. The 3 children from his marriage have all passed away, but at least 1 grandson is still alive.
What honors did Helen Keller receive?
Presidential Medal of Honor.
In 1965 elected to Women's Hall of Fame.
Listed in Gallup's Most Widely Admired People of the 20th century.
Alabama honored her on its state quarter.
Helen Keller Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama named for her.
Street named after her in Gatafe, Spain.
In 1984, movie made called The Miracle Continues.
How have some historians described General George Patton's leadership style?
Patton was very aggressive, and had an excellent ability to grasp a situation quickly. If the top Allied Command had listened to his plan in Sicily instead of Montgomery's, no doubt many thousands of enemy forces would have been captured.
Patton did however, sometimes take unnecessary risks, and this was due to his search for personal glory.
