Listed In: Military Leaders
Birthdate: November 11, 1885
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: San Gabriel, California, United States
Died: December 21, 1945
George Patton was a notable general in the United States Army during World War II. He led the Seventh Army in the Mediterranean Theater and later the Third Army in France and Germany following the Normandy invasion. Patton was instrumental in shaping armored warfare doctrine and achieved success in military campaigns in North Africa and Europe. His bold leadership style and rousing speeches made him a respected figure among his troops, although some Allied commanders had mixed opinions about his aggressive tactics.
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