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"Through a Glass, Darkly" is a poem by American general George S. Patton, which explores Patton's strong beliefs in Christianity and reincarnation through stories of his previous lives and deaths in combat during historic battles.
- English
- 16 September 1922
- XAXA
- United States
The poem echoes the prevailing pessimism and uncertainty that characterized the post-World War II era, a time when the atomic bomb and the Cold War cast a shadow over the future.
May 30, 2016 · (poem by George S. Patton) Through the travail of the ages, Midst the pomp and toil of war, I have fought and strove and perished Countless times upon this star. In the form of many people In all panoplies of time Have I seen the luring vision Of the Victory Maid, sublime.
Feb 11, 2024 · In the poem, Patton suspects that he may have participated in the Crucifixion of Jesus, and, as if through a historic mirror, he visualizes his transmigrated lives as a hunter-gatherer in...
Sep 4, 2021 · Through a Glass, Darkly-Poem by American General George S Patton | John C. Carleton. American General George S Patton pauses to piss in the Rhine off a bridge his engineers built just as his ancestor Julius Caesar did. It was a family tradition, the Wolf marking his territory. Through the travail of the ages, Midst the pomp and toil of war,
One of Patton’s notable poetic works is Through a Glass, Darkly, a reflection on the nature of war and the impact it has on the human spirit. In this piece, he explores the ambiguity and uncertainty of conflict, delving into the psychological toll it takes on both soldiers and leaders.
