George S. Patton

General George S. Patton is one of the most infamous leaders of World War II (WWII). Patton’s most significant contribution in WWII is in December of 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge, when he relieves the 101st Airborne and 10th Armored Divisions besieged by the 5th German Panzer Army in Bastogne, Belgium. Patton illustrates the Mission Command Principles which lead to victory in the Battle of the Bulge, a major turning point in WWII. Patton exercises disciplined initiative as he set the stage

Pascal Porche Mrs. Clark English II-C 21 September 2016 General George Patton George S. Patton was a soldier who served in World War I and obtained the rank of general in World War II. During World War General George Patton’s forces played a key role in defeating the German counterattack in the Battle of the Bulge leading to the end of World War II in the west. George Patton was born in November 11,1885. His family originated in Virginia but moved to San Gabriel Before he was born. Patton’s Family

“Accept the challenge so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.” Stated by George S. Patton, a senior officer of the United States Army, trying to explain that if you try to achieve difficult goals and complete them, you will feel success and feel good about yourself. You will feel that because you knew that you have put in the work to complete that and you have felt better than you ever felt before. Challenges are always needed because they help you gain confidence, grow, learn, and excel

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 what George S. Patton was like in real life. In this

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

The Real General George Patton World War II was the most destructive war in history. It began in 1939 as a European conflict between Germany and a British and French alliance, but eventually included most of the nations of the world. Most of the war was fought with the same types of weapons used in World War I. The greatest advances were in aircraft and tanks. Patton was the first soldier in the tank corps. He created the training procedures, the regulations and the methods of instruction

Alexandria Clovis Mr. Thompson Contemporary Studies 3B 3 December 2016 Biography of George S. Patton While many look past all but a few things on the man George S. Patton, I decided to delve deeper into his life. Many choose to learn few things other than what they are taught in their history class. History is so very important to know, even if you choose not to like it. It will show mistakes people have made in the past and how we as a united nation worked to fix it. By learning more about just

General George Smith Patton {Good} Old Blood and Guts The great General George Smith Patton said that “A good solution applied with vigor now is better than a perfect solution applied ten minutes later.” Patton was a great leader and an even better strategist; although, he was a ruthless man who had a love for war and death. While General George Patton’s childhood developed his strategic thinking and cunning leadership, his narcissistic self-promotion led us to victory in World War II. George Smith

General George S. Patton liked fame and winning, the advance towards Palermo, Sicily, was a race that Patton won for the U.S (Murray 63). Patton was born on November 11, 1885 in San Gabriel, California. Patton always wanted to be a soldier, so in 1905 he enrolled into the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and graduated in 1909. And in 1910 he married Beatrice Ayer who had been a childhood friend. As a strict general in World War II George Patton’s personality made him a better leader, respected

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