Denis Leary based his new military character on a lifelong interest in Gen. George Patton
Actors often draw inspiration from real-life role models. Denis Leary has been a fan of Gen. George Patton his whole life.
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Gen. Patton Called on His Entire Army to Pray 80 Years Ago Just Before a Crucial Battle Unfolded
Perhaps World War II Gen. George S. Patton’s finest hour as an American war leader came during the pivotal Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, when his army relieved the surrounded 101st ...
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Book details WWII battle 80 years ago that killed 3 Brown Countians
A new book by Alex Kershaw, “Patton’s Prayer: A True Story of Courage, Faith, and Victory in World War II,” is timely ...
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When Gen. George Patton Called on God
Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Allysia Finley and Dan Henninger. Photo: Richard B. Levine/Lev Radin/Zuma Press On Dec. 8, an exasperated Patton asked his ...
D-Day veteran celebrates 100 years of life, gives secret to longevity
Mike Gomez, who just turned 100, served with General Patton in World War II and came back home where he helped start the Central Arizona Canal Project. His secret to a long life? Companionship. "I ...
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The pub where Eisenhower and Patton made D-Day plans
"D-Day tomorrow. Everybody quite excited. We land at Arromanches, clear three villages and Bayeux." Discovered in a dusty upstairs room of a pub, the matter-of-fact entry for 5 June 1944 written ...
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‘Grant us fair weather for Battle’: Afton event to honor Rev. George Metcalf, who helped craft Patton’s ‘fair-weather’ prayer
It’s fitting that the Stillwater Amateur Radio Association’s next major event will be held at Belwin Conservancy’s Savanna Center in Afton. The Savanna Center was once the home of the Rev ...