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    about courage, honor, and if it comes to it self-sacrifice. A knight needed those attributes as well. General George S. Patton is like the knight he was someone of another class like the knight as being a knight was a class in itself and being a member of the military is like being in another class as you are not a “civilian” anymore. General Patton said something a knight might say as Patton said this in his famous quote “Grant to our armed forces that disciplined valor and mutual confidence which

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    George S. Paton Jr.

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    future of the human race. On November 11, 1885, in San Gabriel California a unique individual was born that would change the outcome of WWII. George S. Paton Jr. was this individual and he would be a key player in the allied victory over Germany in the Second World War. This victory allowed America to exert its rightful place as a global superpower. Patton not only assisted America in winning the war but set it up for further victory based in his involvement in the formation of the first armored

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    George Patton was a decorated U.S World War II general. Throughout the war he was called upon to win important battles. Patton was an extremely aggressive in his battle tactics, which gave him the ability to win battles that other generals could not. Patton was born into a family with a long military history, Patton decided to carry on that tradition and graduate from West Point in 1909. Patton saw his first battle experience during World War I when he led cavalry troops against Mexican forces

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    How did George Patton’s military brilliance affect the outcome of World War II? The 1940's were a very tumultuous time for the United States. The United States entered into World War II and it seemed like there was no end in sight. When George Patton intervened, everything changed. A good leader is perseverant, confident, analytical and trustworthy. George Patton was undoubtedly a leader because as a General, he led the United States Army to many victories; Patton was confident in everything he did

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    General George Smith Patton Jr. was one of the most complicated military men of all time. He is known as one of the most successful U.S. Field Commanders of any war. Shortly before WWI, he was promoted to Captain. When the United States entered WWII, he was a Commanding General. He also designed his own sword as a student which became known as the Patton Sword. He carried two ivory handled pistols which became his trademark. One of his nicknames is, “Old Blood and Guts”. George S. Patton was born

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    From olympic athlete to catching Pancho Villa, from commanding tanks to the whole 3rd army, General George S. Patton Jr., “Old Blood and Guts”, lived anything but a normal life. George Patton Jr. was born on November 11, 1885 in San Gabriel, California to parents Ruth WIlson Patton and George Patton Sr. He only had one sibling, Anne Wilson Patton, who was two years younger than him.A fiery and energetic boy, he was always fascinated by stories of his ancestors in early America’s wars, and set his

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    General George S. Patton is one of America’s greatest generals and was known for his brutal honesty. One of his most famous quotes were “I don’t have to tell you who won the war. You know the artillery did.” General Patton regularly held the artillery in high admiration throughout World War II. The actions on the battlefield that led to rise of the artillery began much earlier in history. One battle had greatly contributed to the development of artillery tactics and equipment during these times

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    General Eisenhower and General Patton: A Comparison Zerrrouk (PN) 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

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    Patton Jr., had a number of leadership strength that was indicative of his weakness. As for example, General George S. Patton Jr., joined West Point and within the first year, was expelled due to Academic performance. However, Patton was a determined person and became energized by this failure being disappointed in himself endeavoring to persevere; he marshaled himself

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    General George S. Patton was an outstanding leader in the US Army. Patton was in charge of the Third Army and was order to turn his Army around ninety degrees from Lorraine and head to Bastogne. General Patton was a very direct leader; he was sure to let you know what was on his mind at all times. General Eisenhower had called for a meeting to inform Patton about his new mission. Eisenhower was unsure if Patton was able to handle the mission, but little did he know that General Patton had already

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