The film begins with patton s career in north africa and progresses through the invasion of europe and the fall of the third reich. Waters read in newspaper about receiving his 4th star apr. The ayer family were good friends with the pattons and they met at a get together between the two families. The author, with whom pete confided, concluded, after intensive investigation that this was an oss sting operation which was clandestinely facilitated by general patton. Patton is regarded as one of the most successful united states field commanders of any war.
Major general george smith patton iv december 24, 1923 june 27, 2004 was a senior officer in the united states army and the son of world war ii general, george s. Though given the name junior, patton s father was actually the third george smith patton. Sep 07, 2017 updated sept 07, 2017 timeline of events. Aide to commanding general, aef headquarters may 15, 1917 to september 1917. He was a noted horseman and polo player, a wellknown champion swordsman. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the european and mediterranean theatres during world war ii. The official website of general george s patton, jr. Pattons speechthis is the most popular speech of george patton, given right before the allied invasion of france. Georgie pattons grandfather, benjamin davis wilson, called don benito, came to california in 1841 and bought lake vineyard from a widow george patton was born november 11, 1885. According to publishers weekly, the result is a major biography of a major american military figure.
November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945, kcb was a general of the united states army who commanded the u. The race was unofficial, its participants men in late middle age, but its outcome would change the course of a war. This is a brief biographical sketch of the military career of general george smith jr. The man who would become one of americas greatest fighting generals struggled during his first year at the u. Patton was injured in a strange auto accident on a. Side plots also speak of pattons numerous faults such his temper and tendency toward insubordination, faults that would prevent him from becoming the lead american general in the normandy invasion as well as to his being relieved as occupation commander of. Pattons 3rd army crosses rhine river, germany apr 12, 1945. Recordings from world war i and the 1920 election, 19181920. Audacious, unorthodox and inspiring, he led his troops to great victories in north africa, sicily and on the western front. Make educational timelines or create a timeline for your company website. Side plots also speak of patton s numerous faults such his temper and tendency toward insubordination, faults that would prevent him from becoming the lead american general in the normandy invasion as well as to his being relieved as occupation commander of germany. One of the most complex military men of american history, general george smith patton jr. Army lieutenant colonel and a distinguished military historian, is the author of the acclaimed biographies patton.
Apr 21, 2020 explore bokphilsberrys board general george s. The ayer family were good friends with the pattons and they met at a. Third army in france and germany after the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944 born in 1885 to a family whose members had served in the united states and confederate states armies. For this reason, patton was christened george smith patton iv. Pattons father was the renowned george smith patton, jr.
In 1952, his widow, beatrice patton, provided a list of his favorite books for an issue of armor magazine patton, beatrice ayer, a soldier s reading, armor 61 novemberdecember 1952, pp. Ever since i was a child i never wanted to be anything else but a soldier. Born born in san gabreil township hospital in san gabreil, california jan 1, 1907. Patton flew to paris to visit hospitalized son in law. In 1952, his widow, beatrice patton, provided a list of his favorite books for an issue of armor magazine patton, beatrice ayer, a soldiers reading, armor 61 novemberdecember 1952, pp.
Learn the truth about the slapping incidents, read about pattons personal philosophy of life, war. He served in three major conflicts mexican punitive expedition, world war i and world war ii during his military career. A myriad of works focused on understanding the martial effort behind george s. Timetoasts free timeline maker lets you create timelines online. The unknown patton is both a history and a study of the life and career of general george s. See more ideas about george patton, military history and world war two.
Seventh army in the mediterranean theater of world war ii, and the u. Although his father was a lawyer, george patton, jr. This book contains a wealth of knowledge concerning portions of pattons life that have not been explained in previous biographies. Patton s father was the renowned george smith patton, jr. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. General patton information and licensing for general patton. A chronology of key events in the life and career of general george s.
Quick facts name george patton birth date november 11, 1885 death date december 21, 1945 education u. His grandfather george patton was a colonel in the confederate army who was killed at the 3rd battle of winchester, virginia. Nazi generals admitted that of all american field commanders he was the one. Timeline a chronology of key events in the life and career of general george s. A timeline created with timetoasts interactive timeline maker. June 11 became distinguished graduate, army war college. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was a general of the united states army who commanded the u. Page 1 of 2 photo operation torch 1942 general patton guards with thompsons posted in thompson submachine gun message board. A genius for war is a fullfledged portrait of an extraordinary american that reveals the complex and contradictory personality that lay behind the swashbuckling and brash facade. Third army in france and germany following dday, the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944. Waller patton was killed in pickett s charge at gettysburg.
About my library my library has been cataloged by librarything members sergerca and bob81. Street scenes, procession, and people leaving church. Patton, jr he served in the korean war and the vietnam war. General george s patton timeline timetoast timelines. Literate and meaty, incisive and balanced, detailed. He had to repeat his plebe year because he failed mathematics. Patton jr a piece of spaghetti or a military unit can only be led from the front end.
Historical society 3116 thorn street san diego, california 921044618. This documentary follows americas greatest general, george patton, jr. The film begins with pattons career in north africa and progresses through the invasion of europe and the fall of the third reich. Patton went to the virginia military institute and to west point, where he was an undistinguished student but a remarkable athlete. George patton was born in san gabriel, california on november 11, 1885. Georgie patton s grandfather, benjamin davis wilson, called don benito, came to california in 1841 and bought lake vineyard from a widow george patton was born november 11, 1885. For this reason, patton was christened george patton iv. Military essays and articles patton society homepage. Military academy at west point place of birth san gabriel, california. The books of my extensive library are from the excellent book the patton mind. Video begins with external shot of hospital in heidelberg december, 1945.
The professional development of an extraordinary leader by col. Wilcox november 22, 2012 american thinker sixtyseven years ago, on a cold december 9th in 1945 germany, legendary american general george s. December 21, 1945 born into a proud military tradition, george s. Patton was injured in a strange auto accident on a road outside mannheim, near the rhine river. This book is not an official biography of general george smith patton, jr it is an interpretative study of an american who typifies in his career and personality a phase of history which has just ended with the last of what we may come to know as the gunpowder wars. Patton 18851945 was a highranking wwii general, who led the u. As a child, george loved to read and go horseback riding. Historical society and author of several books about general patton under whom he served with great pride, george smith patton jr. Patton story is a biographical film about the american general whose victories with the third army helped win world war ii. Timetoast s free timeline maker lets you create timelines online. A soldier s life, among other books on world war ii. In the summer of 1901 george patton met the love of his life beatrice banning ayer. Patton, confederate states army csa, vmi class of 1852, and grand uncle, colonel waller tazewell patton csa, vmi class of 1855, had both died during the american civil war.
He worked with a tutor for the rest of his time there, graduating 46th in a class of 103. Historians have done their duty in commemorating an individual who was, as sidney hooks hero in history would describe, an event makingman. Though given the name junior, pattons father was actually the third george smith patton. Seventh army in the mediterranean and european theaters of world war ii, but is best known for his leadership of the u. Patton s speechthis is the most popular speech of george patton, given right before the allied invasion of france.
See more ideas about george patton, military history and world war. Historical records matching george smith patton, jr. Patton served as a commissioned officer in the united states army for 36 years. Pattons career a brilliant one by the new york times.