17 Mar 1945 Dwight Eisenhower ordered George Patton to cease making plans to enter German-occupied Czechoslovakia. 24 Mar 1945 George Patton urinated into the Rhine River. Upon completing his crossing over a pontoon bridge, he took some dirt on the far bank, emulating his favorite historical fig...
To fully grasp the impact that General Patton has had on America’s military and America’s global dominance, one must understand Patton’s character and knowledge, his military upbringing, as well as his conduct at home and on the battlefield. General Patton comes from a long line of ...
(1968). In 1970 he took on the role with which he is most associated: Gen.George S. PattoninPatton. Again Scott refused an Academy Award nomination; nevertheless,he won an Oscarfor his remarkabletour de force. Choosing to recognize his talent rather than respect his wishes, the Academy ...