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George S. Patton George S. Patton was one of the most highly regarded and successful military leaders in the history of the United States. His military career spanned from the expedition into Mexico throughout WWII. His ability to inspire his troops with his profane filled speeches and his position of always leading from the front gained him vast popularity and fame. Many political leaders considered him too controversial and intemperate at times. This reputation often overshadowed his determination

“Attack rapidly, ruthlessly, viciously, without rest, however tired and hungry you may be, the enemy will be more tired, more hungry. Keep punching” (qtd in The Official, Quotes). The quote was said by the mighty General George S. Patton, and the quote also sums up his personality. Patton was a man with a family tree of fighters. In about every war the U.S. has been in before World War I, Patton’s family was there to fight. Before World War I, Patton had experience fighting and trying to find Poncho

Patton, the Man Behind the Legend, 1885-1945. Zach Harper History 2200, U.S. History Since 1877 (to the Present) Dr. James Moulton 20 April 2016   Blumenson, Martin. (1985). Patton, the man behind the legend, 1885-1945. New York: Morrow. How would you define determination? Determination is often having the motivation and willpower to see a goal, a task or an idea through to the end. Throughout our history, there have been many events that have shaped or had an effect on our country and

troops to very god victories in North Africa, Sicily and on the western front. Nazi Generals admitted that all American field commanders he was the most feared and scared everyone. To Americans he was worthy of such strong cavalrymen as Philip Sheridan, J. E. B. Stuart and Nathan Bedford Forrest. His great qualities as a soldier were matched with one of the best personalities of his period. About him countless legends clustered- some true, some untrue, but all testifying to the firm hold in holsters

General S. Patton once said, “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” Some may argue that his life was cut short while others may say it was too long. Being a man who fought in World War I and World War II, George S. Patton, Jr. certainly contained a wealth of experience in warfare. Looking at the written history, there were those who seemed to undervalue Patton, as well as those who may have held him much too high. Researchers have

Kelly Tubbs Professor Penny Jones Western Civ II-History 102 Online October 23, 2014 Patton: Man, Warrior, General General George Smith Patton for many Americans is the unrivaled symbol of the American army during World War II. His passion for warfare and his uncanny ability to lead men allowed him to grasp any situation on a battlefield. General Patton gained a reputation both stateside and in Europe for his hardnosed and unyielding tactics. In 1970, a film in Hollywood showed a glimpse of

actions leading to success. Traits that would characterize him throughout his career. World War I was a formative time for Patton, as he took an interest in tanks while filling various postings and awaiting command of an infantry company by General Pershing. Using his growing influence and swift promotions, Patton was able to take command of the 304th Tank BDE in 1918, now as a Major. During the battle of Saint Mihiel, Patton rode atop and walked in front of his tanks in order to inspire his men by

This investigation will explore the question: To what extent did Pancho Villa’s relations with the U.S. change his political image? I will be evaluating The Mexican Revolution by Adolfo Gilly as well as The United States and Pancho Villa: A Study in Unconventional Diplomacy by Clarence C. Clendenen. I selected these two sources to compare because the first source is written by Adolfo Gilly, who is a professor in Mexico which means his viewpoint is different compared to Clarence Clendenen’s, who is

Believe Nothing, Question Everything Bat child found in cave! Elvis is alive! Titanic survivors found onboard! These are all examples of headlines you may have seen in a nineties supermarket magazine such as The Weekly World News or The National Enquirer. These classic “fake news” magazines had and still have a cult following Most readers of these magazines enjoy the cheesiness of them and are well aware of their lack of validity. Now fake news appears on our social media outlets. Many of the perpetrators

George Smith Patton Jr. was one of the most aggressive generals the allies had during WWII. As a German official said, “Patton was the smartest and most skillful general during WWII.” Patton was known as “Old Blood and Guts” throughout the end of WWII. If all of this is true then, what kind of an impact did he have on the war? George Smith Patton Jr. was born on November 11, 1885 in San Gabriel, California. His mother and father were known as Ruth Wilson and George S Patton. Patton attended Virginia