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General Patton’s Principles of Life and Leadership Born November 11, 1885 in San Gabriel, California, General George Smith Patton, Jr. was one of the most complicated, yet greatest leaders in military history. On June 11, 1909, he attended the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) for a year and then to the United States Military Academy at West Point where he commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the 15th cavalry Regiment. Growing up, Patton’s ultimate life goal was to become a hero and a successful

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 November

leaders and followers. For George S. Patton, General and leader of troops he was a fearless transformational leadership that inspirited his Third army to achieve the impossible. Not every form of leadership can can command the fear and instant obedience of a U.S. Army general. On November 11, 1885, in San Gabriel, California, George Smith Patton Jr., later on known as one of the most interesting military men in history was born. Throughout his early childhood, Patton would hear the heroic stories of

Leadership Analysis of George S. Patton, Jr. Chase W. Seegmiller Western Kentucky University Introduction As said by Old Blood and Guts himself, Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain the immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush to oppression and wickedness

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

Gen. George S. Patton was one of the most intelligent military leaders and soldiers in American History. Audacious, unorthodox, and inspiring, he led his 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

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

Background Patton is a film written by Francis Ford Coppola and Edmund H North and directed by Franklin J Schaffner (IMDB). This film was made in 1970 and the screenplay was based on the biography, Patton: Ordeal and Triumph and A Soldier’s Story (IMDB). The film’s primary focus is the professional life of general George Patton through his commanding positions in World War II. Patton was a unique character who often had a polarizing effect on people. You either love or hate Patton and throughout

George S. Patton Jr, Visionary, Not Ethical Leadership General Patton once said “Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men (A quote by George S. Patton Jr, n.d.)” He did not know that would describe both his positive example of visionary leadership and his inability to practice ethical leadership all at the same time. His performance during World War II offers great examples of his visionary leadership by utilizing inspirational motivation, idealized

In Ezra 3:2 the spiritual leadership of Israel seem to come from Jeshua and his fellow priests, as well Zerubbabel. These men built an altar to the God of Israel, and they offer burnt offerings on it, as it is commanded in the Torah. Zerubbabel, Jeshua, and the other priest look to the scripture to guide their reconstitution of their relationship with God. Nehemiah and Ezra used the scripture in a way that I believe the leadership of the church should do today. Church leadership must follow the