The Influence Of General George S. Patton

As the war of the worlds began to collide between 1914 and 1918, there were numerous causes as to why the "Great War" began. The war began as a local European war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia on July 28, 1914. Later on it transformed into a general European struggle by declaration of war against Russia on August 1, 1914 and eventually became a global war involving 32 nations. Twenty-eight of these nations were known as the Allies and the Associated Powers, including Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, and the United States. They opposed the coalition known as the Central Powers, consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Turkey, and Bulgaria. However, the immediate cause of

Once in power Hitler quickly established himself as dictator. He started hauling off thousands of anti-Nazis to concentration camps. The economy, the media, and all cultural activities were brought under Nazi authority by making an individual’s livelihood dependent on their political loyalty. His desire was to establish German rule over Europe and other parts of the world. He realized that this would lead to a European conflict and so he started his plan to conquer Europe by invading Poland in 1939 and started World War ll . The war started off good for the Germans but once the United States entered the war they started to lose. As time passed, defeat became more certain, but Hitler refused to give up. Finally with all of Germany overrun by Allied

There are a number of qualities that quantify good leaderships and good leaders. According to Kouzes and Posner in their book The Leadership Challenge, all successful leaders have (5) practices in common. They “Model the Way”, “Inspire a shared vision”, “Challenge the process”, “enable others to act” and “encourage the heart”(15). Never is there a more important time to have exemplary leadership, than in a time of war. Both the American Civil War and World War II showed what was possible through good leadership. From abolishing slavery and preserving the Union, to fighting tyranny and oppression abroad, both events in American history had a profound impact on all those involved. The impact would most certainly be different if not for the leadership of Colonel Lawrence Chamberlain of the Union Army during the Civil War and General George S. Patton during World War II. Both leaders possessed the 5 practices essential for god leadership, yet both leaders to different approaches to accomplish their goals.

From a fiercely brave General, who strictly enforces customs, bravery, formalities, and success; to a General with a lighthearted-mood, down to earth attitude, a steadfast courage, and a integrity and decency to lead the nations of the world into battle; while both these legendary Generals fought on the same side, both General S. Patton and General D. Eisenhower were distinctly different Generals. This paper seeks to outline the differences and similarities between the two Generals by taking a close look at their lives, and the impacts they had on WWII.

George Washington once said, ¨My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the Earth.¨ The definition of war is different for everyone. Many people do not know why we fight, whether if it is for freedom, to show off power, or some other reason. War is very expensive. Joining the military may give people many benefits, but it may also come with many lies. People should not join the military until they know exactly what they are getting into.

Adolf Hitler was a failure at his young age, where he couldn’t keep up with school, or pursue his dream as a painter. Hitler was really a pauper, he did manage to sell few of his paintings, but the worst part was he slept on the benches and ate from the soup kitchens. He was helpless. So then he decides to forgo painting, and joins the military during World War I, Hitler’s prowess earned him 5 medals, of those five, two were the iron cross medals. He was also blinded by a gas attack at the end of the war, but he recovered. After World War I ended, Germany’s economy had collapsed. Hitler thought the Jews were responsible for the Germany’s defeat. He believed that the nation had been “stabbed in the back” by the Jews (history learning site). After World War I ended, Hitler stepped into the politics. He joined the German’s workers party; he later changed its name to National German Workers’ Party or Also known as the Nazi party. But after the uprising act in Munich, it sent him to prison for nine months. He wrote the book “mein kempf” meaning “my struggle”, which sold about 5 million copies. He attained a lot of fame after writing that book. He used his failed revolution and the book he wrote to seize power legally. At this time Hitler had a huge impact on the Germany, he was such a indefatigable speaker, he gave speech after speech, called in meetings after meetings, and The mind of Adolf Hitler

In WWII George Patton is considered as one of the biggest contributors to ending the war. At the time of his final achievements Patton had reassured his name to be written down into history. Patton was also considered a troublemaker when referring to his peers. When the war was over Patton had many remarks and ideas concerning the ex-nazi’s in which this unspokenness came to his eventual relievment of his commanding position of the 3rd

The war had just begun when I enlisted. I enlisted in this war because I followed the opinions of my people and I felt a deep connection to country. My connection to country also led to my dislike of others, I felt as though I belonged to this nation and the people who formed a part of it. Hindsight is however a wonderful thing and war is not.

One of the controversies, judgments of historians and critiques of the war was when Eisenhower took command of all Allied ground forces in France on September 1, 1944 and his two internal problems, Patton and Montgomery. Both men hated one another and both wanted to be the first to arrive at Berlin.

The progressive era was a period of social activism and political reform that tested the strength of the country’s military. The devastating conflict of World War permeated much distress, that resulted in many American troops to be deployed overseas in active warzones. Music became a prominent feature on the battlefield and home front. The destruction of war created a motivation for political change and an inspiration to many artists. The strength of the American solider became an influence for the ideal man who was a caring husband, son, patriot, and proud protector of his country. Furthermore, the American male image was utilized by the government for

This semester in military history we talked about several different topics that are very pertinent to the shaping’s of today’s military. They are mainly important whether the individual serve in the United States Army, United States Air Forces, United States Navy, or United States Marine Corps. History is the study of the past. Studying may not be interesting to some, but if you do not understand your history, you will be liable to repeating some of the same mistakes made in the past. So it is very important to try and understand a little about the world we live in today.

January 30, 1933 a man named Adolf Hitler rose to power over Germany. In the beginning years, he had scientists make new creations: bigger, better, and more sufficient. His scientists developed new techniques to succeed in a modern warfare. Hitler prepared plans to usurp Germany and bring the country into a position of power, he spent the 1930s developing his plans while other countries yearned for food and employment. He came across a term known as blitzkrieg also known as lightning war.

Hitler became a title of power, and came up with a German Empire called "The Third Reach" He wanted to give people "living space" and have a limited race. (He wanted less people) To start this "movement" he took Germany out of the League of Nations, he knew he had to break a treaty and cross the territory of Rhineland and invade. He caused disruptions all over Europe, marching and getting people to join his Third reach, such as signing a pact with Japan to destroy Russia. These events lead up to WW2, and about a year later Japan signed the same agreement with Italy in order to have power in the war.

General George Smith Patton Jr., born on November 11, 1885 in San Gabriel, California, was one of the most crucial and magnificent generals in the United States Army fighting in the war of World War 2. Unfortunately, he died in a hospital because of a car crash that broke his neck earlier on his way to a pheasant shoot, December 21, 1945. There is more more to talk about this stunning general, so let us get started! George was a strong-willed boy as well as a man, and made up his mind, when he was only ten years old, he was going to be the most grand general there ever was. He devoted all of his life to becoming the astounding general of his childhood, and soon completed it with many hardships and victories. On the ranch

Hitler started off as a typical German soldier who had been demoralized by the first World War. In 1933 after many years as leader of the Nazi party, he was appointed Chancellor of Germany. This gave him the ability needed to lead his party into popularity and power. Soon after he came to power he took Germany out of the League of Nations. Around this same time Hitler began to rearm Germany. By 1939 they had 8,250 airplanes and an army of 950,000 men. Hitler began the invasion into the Rhineland in 1936. This invasion was more of the test of Britain and France’s reaction to the disregarding of the Treaty of Versailles. In 1938 he began to invade several different countries, including Austria and Czechoslovakia, Hitler “claimed that the Czech