Gen. George S. Patton Jr.
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Patton's colorful personality, hard-driving leadership style, and success as a commander, combined with his frequent political missteps, produced a mixed and often contradictory image. Patton's great oratory skill is seen as integral to his ability to inspire troops under his command.
Plot. During World War II, in its first combat encounter with the German Afrika Korps at the Battle of Kasserine Pass, the II Corps is defeated by Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. General George S. Patton is placed in command of II Corps and begins instilling his authority amongst his untested and poorly disciplined troops.
Apr 2, 1970 · A classic war film that depicts the controversial American general's career during World War II. Starring George C. Scott, who won an Oscar for his performance, and featuring historical scenes and dialogues.
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- Biography, Drama, War
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- 1970-04-02
4 days ago · George Patton, U.S. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the European and Mediterranean theaters during World War II. His strict discipline, toughness, and self-sacrifice elicited exceptional pride within his ranks.
- George Patton was born into a life of privilege. His father was a successful lawyer who served as the Los Angeles County district attorney, and his...
- Although George Patton’s formal education did not begin until after his 11th birthday, he was an eager student of history. He entered the Virginia...
- George Patton was a brilliant but hot-tempered U.S. Army general who was arguably the Allies’ most gifted tank commander. He led a series of wildly...
- During the U.S. occupation of Germany, George Patton was commanding the U.S. Fifteenth Army, a “paper” army gathering historical information about...
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Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the life and career of George S. Patton, a legendary U.S. general who led the 7th and 3rd Armies in World War II. Find out how he fought in Mexico, France and Germany, and died in a car accident in 1945.
Apr 3, 2014 · Winner of seven 1970 ACADEMY AWARDS® including Best Picture and Best Actor for George C. Scott,* Patton is a riveting portrayal of one of the twentieth century's greatest military geniuses. As ...
- 2 min
- 232.8K
- 20th Century Studios
Learn how the legendary general died in a car accident in 1945 and was buried in Luxembourg with his Third Army soldiers. Explore the photos and details of his funeral procession and ceremony.
