General George Patton - History Forum
Nov 12, 2020 · Hello everybody and dear specialists.The general George Patton is very very popular in France.But is it true-or a cinema fiction- that one day in a military hospital he gave …
Was there an actual Roman battle fought as Patton described in …
This lead to Patton lifelong interest in Western Military history from an early age. During the scene he references a poem, which is a poem the real Patton wrote and which likely inspired the …
Best Patton biography? - History Forum
As to Patton biographies and books written by others there are so many, as you have seen, that it would be hard to say which one is the best. I have War As I Knew It and Patton: A Genius For …
What if Patton lives beyond 1945? - History Forum
Oct 19, 2014 · It is said that all general officers are prima donnas but none more so than George Patton. He was despised by as many that "loved" him. The nickname "Ol' Blood and Guts" …
What's Your top 15 best Military generals of all time and why?
Sep 14, 2024 · Lt. General John Pershing the commander of US forces in France during WWI was quoted as saying " amateurs study strategy professionals study logistics". General's …
Patton vs. Rommel: A Contrast - History Forum
Apr 5, 2017 · Patton was very much a fighting general, but was also very much a strict disciplinarian and aggressive to the point where it caused problems. Particularly when it came …
WI: Patton is made supreme allied commander Europe
Nov 20, 2023 · Patton, in turn, liked Haig, a fellow cavalryman, thinking him a proper polo-playing gentleman and even "more of a charger than I am."7 George S. Patton in World War I - History …
Who were the most underrated commanders in history?
Nov 9, 2024 · The Third Army was commanded by the most famous of Bradley's subordinates—Lt. Gen. George S. Patton Jr. "Fiercely ambitious" and hungry for publicity, …
Who's the most overrated General of WW2? - History Forum
Overrated means that a general is given more due then necessary. And from a pure tactical viewpoint, Rommel was among Germany's best, but he had major strategic short commings …
Was the Patton slap controversial? - History Forum
Nov 3, 2014 · Patton was a disgrace to his uniform. Patton attacked two soldiers who were under hospital care, they had been sent there by their senior officers who were concerned about …