General George S Patton Research Paper

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Sage L. Kontny Norwich University MS112 : Military Science.

Abstract: There are different types of generals in the world. To put them into two categories, there is one side with generals who are politicians at heart who don't want to fight. On the other hand, they are the real Generals of the world. The warriors that could deal with pain and bring back victories. Patton was one of the latter.

"The Object of War is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his" -General George S. Patton.

Before The Wars Patton started his career at Virginia Military Institute for one year before transferring to West Point, where he graduated and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the cavalry. He first saw …show more content…
He quickly demonstrated his prowess as a cavalry officer, participating in combat operations on the Western Front in France. Despite his unconventional approach to warfare, Patton's fearless leadership and aggressive tactics earned him the respect of his peers and superiors. One of the defining moments of Patton's service in World War I was his leadership during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, one of the largest and bloodiest campaigns of the war. As a commander of the newly formed U.S. Tank Corps, Patton led his unit with distinction, playing a crucial role in breaking through German defenses and advancing Allied positions. His innovative use of tanks and relentless pursuit of the enemy earned him commendations for bravery and leadership. Patton's experiences in World War I shaped his military philosophy and prowess to further his reputation in …show more content…
He led by example and had enough firespirit to fill all his men with their boots. He was seen attempting to shoot down a German plane that was attacking his camp while in North Africa, and instead of ducking for cover, he pulled out his revolver and shot at the plane. While I'm sure the damage to the plane was minimal, the show of ferocity by Patton emblazoned onto his soldier's eyes and gave each of them, in turn, a fire to take down the
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