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Patton
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General George Smith Patton, Jr. (November 11, 1885 - December 21, 1945).
He was known as "Old Blood and Guts" and came from a long line of military officers who served with distinction. Although his reputation was somewhat spotted with incidents of lack of control and outspoken behavior, the vast majority of his soldiers loved him for what he was, a pure and ferocious warrior.
He served as a junior officer during the Mexican Border Campaign of 1916. Fought in France and was wounded and decorated during the World War 1. During World War 2 he lead the Americans through North Africa, Sicily, Italy, during the D-Day invasion and during the Ardennes offensive, before being killed as a result of injuries suffered during a car accident on May 9 1945. He died on December 21 1945.
A man who always had things to say ... he is extremely quotable on leading men. Check out the great mans words here.
