George S. Patton Biography
Born November 11, 1885
Pasadena, California
Died December 21, 1945
Heidelberg, Germany
American general
Recognized as one of the greatest wartime generals of all time, George S. Patton was a colorful figure remembered as much for his vulgar language and ivory-handled pistol as for his battlefield brilliance. Those who knew Patton well understood that he hid the softer, refined side of his nature under the bluster and swagger he felt were necessary to a soldier's image. Patton's aggressive style of fighting and his ability to inspire soldiers to perform beyond expectations contributed greatly to the Allied victory over Germany. In fact, he was the Allied general most admired and feared by the Germans.
A privileged childhood
Born into a wealthy family in California, Patton was descended from a long line of soldiers and achievers,...
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