|
_George patton _
By: Anonymous
Geroge Patton I am going to talk about the Pattons life in general. This
includes his child hood, education, his military career, and his involvement
in the world wars. George was born on a ranch on November 11, 1885 in San
Gabriel, California. He went to school in Pasadena and later to the Virginia
Military Institute from 1903-1904. He was not a good student, but he was an
excellent sailor. He was also a great track athlete. He took part in the
Olympics at Stockholm in 1912 and set a world record in target shooting. He
also won first or second place in swimming, horsemanship, and racing. On May
26, 1910 George married Beatrice Ayer of Boston. They had 1 son and 2
daughters. The son went to West Point in 1942 and both daughters married army
men. In 1904 he was appointed to the United States Military Academy. He
graduated in 1909 and was commissioned to second lieutenant of Calvary. He was
first involved in an expedition in Mexico as an aide to General Pershing in
1917. He was a member of Pershings staff and went to France and studied
French Tank Tactics and the French Tank School. During World War 1, he started
a tank training school and commanded a tank brigade. He was awarded the
Distinguished Service Cross for his courge, energy, and intelligence in
directing the advance of his brigade in 1918. From 1919-1928, he commanded and
trained several different brigade units around the United States. From
1928-1931, he served in Washington D.C. as the Chief of Calvery. He commanded
many different calvalry units from 1932-1938. During this time he earned the
permanent rank of Lieutenant Colonel. During World War 2, he commanded U.S.
forces in Morocco, Tunisia, and Sicily. In 1944 he was given command of the
third army. The third army broke through the German defense and advanced
across France. In March 1945, they crossed the Rhine river into Germany and
moved toward Austria. After the war he became military governor of Bavaria,
but was later relieved. He was named head of the fifteenth army in late 1945.
Soon after this, he was killed in a traffic accident. It is obvious that
Patton was a great leader in all the positions he held in his short military
career. Just imagine how much more affective he could have been if he had not
died when he did.
Word Count: 402
|
