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[[Image:Patton.jpg|thumb|300px|George Patton]]

[[Image:Patton.jpg|thumb|300px|George Patton]]

American General '''George Patton''' (1885–1945) was born on a ranch in San Gabriel, California. Patton believed in reincarnation and that he himself had been the hero in many important battles in the ancient world of Rome and Greece. His family had a history of fine military service and his grandfather was a [[American Civil War]] hero. Patton continued this legacy.

American General '''George Patton''' (1885–1945) was born on a ranch in San Gabriel, California. Patton believed in reincarnation and that he himself had been the hero in many important battles in the ancient world of Rome and Greece. His family had a history of fine military service and his grandfather was a [[American Civil War]] hero. George Patton continued this legacy.

 

Patton also perfected the art of lightning-fast tank maneuvers and unrestrained aggression. He was first given control over the 3rd Cavarly which was transfered into a tank division. Once Patton led his men in war games in Atlanta that were supposed to last for many days.  Patton's aggression and the enthusiasm of his men enabled him to win the games in just a day or two.  Patton inspired a unique loyalty and spirit in his men that enabled his troops to win quicker and with few casualties than everyone else. A german profile once said he could swear like a stable boy, but be as complimentary as a king. Patton had no part of the [[D-Day]] landings because he was in temporary disgrace, having physically assaulted a number of shell-shocked US soldiers while visiting a military hospital during the Sicily campaign. George S. Patton died in a car crash in Berlin, Germany in 1945 on his way to lunch with a freind.

Patton also perfected the art of lightning-fast tank maneuvers and unrestrained aggression. He was first given control over the 3rd Cavarly which was transfered into a tank division. Once Patton led his men in war games in Atlanta that were supposed to last for many days.  Patton's aggression and the enthusiasm of his men enabled him to win the games in just a day or two.  Patton inspired a unique loyalty and spirit in his men that enabled his troops to win quicker and with few casualties than everyone else. A german profile once said he could swear like a stable boy, but be as complimentary as a king. Patton had no part of the [[D-Day]] landings because he was in temporary disgrace, having physically assaulted a number of shell-shocked US soldiers while visiting a military hospital during the Sicily campaign. George S. Patton died in a car crash in Berlin, Germany in 1945 on his way to lunch with a freind.