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May 27, 2014 · George S. Patton. As a 26-year-old Army cavalry officer, Patton was selected to compete in the first-ever Olympic modern pentathlon at the 1912 Summer Games in Stockholm. Of the 42...
- We Are The Mighty
- “A Pint of Sweat Will Save a Gallon of Blood.” Soldiers are not good on the battlefield without training hard beforehand. Whether it’s a soldier, a civilian wanting to run a marathon or a CEO running a company, being successful at what you do requires focus, effort and learning.
- “A Good Plan, Violently Executed Now, Is Better Than a Perfect Plan Next Week.” Known for his brilliance on the battlefield, Patton often had to make decisions based on limited information and time.
- “Lead Me, Follow Me or Get Out of My Way. “ Perhaps one of the most famous quotes that people don’t realize originated with Patton, this mantra summed up his style.
- “Do Everything You Ask of Those You Command.” Patton led his soldiers by example. While he’s best known for commanding troops during World War II and perfecting the art of tank warfare, his troops knew he was more than willing to personally get into the fight.
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Apr 1, 2024 · George Patton (born November 11, 1885, San Gabriel, California, U.S.—died December 21, 1945, Heidelberg, Germany) was a U.S. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the European and Mediterranean theatres during World War II.
SUMTER, SC (WIS) - Third Army Commanding General George S. Patton Jr. continues to have his memory preserved at Patton Hall at Third Army Headquarters on Shaw Air Force Base. “He was a dynamic ...
Nov 9, 2009 · George S. Patton (1885-1945) was a high-ranking WWII general, who led the U.S. 7th Army in its invasion of Sicily and northern France in the summer of 1944.
Jun 30, 2004 · Maj. Gen. George S. Patton, the son and namesake of the World War II armored commander and a veteran of combat in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, died on Sunday at his home in Hamilton, Mass. He...
Sep 7, 2023 · Prior to his death in December of 1945 after breaking his neck in a car crash, General Patton served the United States proudly, and his legacy lives on to this day. Patton was born on November 11, 1885, in San Gabriel, California. From a very young age, he knew he wanted to be a war hero.
