Patton truly expressed a very similar thought, albeit with a different ending. The original quote, which can be found in his posthumous 1947 memoir, "War as I Knew It," read: "May God have mercy upon ...
Summary and Key Points: George S. Patton’s legend wasn’t built on polish or patience—it was built on resilience. -From early tank warfare roots and the hard reset of II Corps after Kasserine Pass, ...
Patton was not an ideal commander. But his fighting spirit was second to none—and continues to inspire military leaders in the United States today. The year 1945 is, in many respects, the year that ...