A mans word
GENERAL GEORGE S. PATTON JR. Living in a country that is obsessed with war and violence, it is obvious why Americans look for heroes. All actors from John Wayne to Arnold Schwarzenegger have captured the love of this country for their portrayal of heroics and bravery in movies. However, before there were Wayne and Schwarzenegger, there was Patton, a real life American hero. Without George S. Patton Jr., it is questionable weather we would have our freedom today. General George S. Patton showed all the characteristics of a great military leader. "George S. Patton was born in San Gabriel California on November 11, 1885" (Ayer 3 and Blumenson 5). George Patton was a hard-nosed man who offended many but won the hearts of the American people. From an early age Patton knew he wanted to be in the military. When Patton's father had his friends from the army come over, Patton would beg them to tell him war stories. "Patton especially looked up to John Singleton "Ranger" Mosby" (George 1). Mr. Singleton would tell stories of his fighting in the civil war and young Patton would love it. "George was so involved in the military that by age seven he could read military topographical maps"
able to push through North Africa and defeat Rommel. The invasion of Europe was set. "George (George 5). However George's superiors refused to believe his premonitions. "Finally the German when it was abolished" (George 3). This was a major blow that frustrated George. "However after the
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