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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. In its very 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 immediately begins instilling his authority amongst his untested and poorly disciplined troops.
Apr 2, 1970 · Patton: Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. With George C. Scott, Karl Malden, Stephen Young, Michael Strong. The World War II phase of the career of controversial American general George S. Patton.
Jun 5, 2024 · 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.
A critically acclaimed film that won a total of eight Academy Awards® (Including Best Picture), Patton is a riveting portrait of one of the 20th century's greatest military geniuses. George ...
Nov 9, 2009 · Patton began his military career leading cavalry troops against Mexican forces and became the first officer assigned to the new U.S. Army Tank Corps during World War I.
General George S. Patton, Jr., one of America’s greatest battlefield commanders, died on December 21, 1945 in an Army hospital in Heidelberg, Germany.
George S. Patton, (born Nov. 11, 1885, San Gabriel, Calif., U.S.—died Dec. 21, 1945, Heidelberg, Ger.), U.S. army officer. He graduated from West Point and fought in World War I with the newly formed tank corps.
Jun 15, 2019 · World War II: General George S. Patton. Photograph Courtesy of the National Archives & Records Administration. By. Kennedy Hickman. Updated on June 15, 2019. George S. Patton (November 11, 1885–December 21, 1945) was an American Army general noted for winning battles in World Wars I and II.
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 ...
