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    George Smith Patton Jr. was born on November 11, 1885, in the Los Angeles suburb of San Gabriel, California, to
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    George S. Patton - Wikipedia

    • George Smith Patton Jr. (November 11, 1885 – December 21, 1945) was a general in the United States Army who commanded the Seventh Army in the Mediterranean Theater of World War II, and the Third Army in France and Germany after the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944. Born in 1885, Patton attended the Virginia Military Institute an… See more

    Early military career

    Patton's first posting was with the 15th Cavalry at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, where he established himself as a dilligent leader who impressed superiors with his dedication. In late 1911, Patton was transferred to … See more

    Pancho Villa Expedition

    In 1915, Lieutenant Patton was assigned to border patrol duty with A Troop of the 8th Cavalry, based in Sierra Blanca. During his time in the town, Patton took to wearing his M1911 Colt .45 in his belt rather than a holster. Hi… See more

     
  1. George Patton | Facts, Biography, Quotes, World War II, & Death ...

  2. George S. Patton ‑ Death, WWII & Education - HISTORY

    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.

  3. George Patton - Death, WW2 & Military Career

    Apr 3, 2014 · General George Patton led the Third Army in a very successful sweep across France during World War II in 1944. He was skilled at tank warfare.

  4. The Death of a General: George S. Patton, Jr.

  5. Biography of George S. Patton, Famed American …

    Jun 15, 2019 · George S. Patton (November 11, 1885–December 21, 1945) was an American Army general noted for winning battles in World Wars I and II. He first came to attention as a commander fighting Pancho Villa in Mexico and …

  6. George S. Patton summary | Britannica

    George S. Patton, (born Nov. 11, 1885, San Gabriel, Calif., U.S.—died Dec. 21, 1945, Heidelberg, Ger.), U.S. army officer. He graduated from West Point and fought in World War I with the newly formed tank corps.

  7. A look at the life of General George S. Patton

    Sep 7, 2023 · General George S. Patton, widely considered one of the top combat generals in U.S. history, rose to the high point of his career in World War II. Prior to his death in December of 1945 after breaking his neck in a car …

  8. Patton’s Finest Hour - HistoryNet

    Mar 26, 2019 · When the German army crashed through American lines in the Ardennes, General George S. Patton saw only opportunity. AS A YOUNG MAN, GEORGE S. PATTON, Jr., BELIEVED HE WAS DESTINED TO LEAD A …

  9. George Patton: Facts & Related Content - Encyclopedia …

    George Patton, U.S. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the European and Mediterranean theaters during World War II. His strict discipline, toughness, and self-sacrifice elicited exceptional pride …