George S. Patton Jr.
Born in 1885
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Military History
George Smith Patton, Jr. was a renowned U.S. Army general best known for his leadership during World War II. Commissioned in 1909 after graduating from West Point, Patton gained experience in the Pancho Villa Expedition and World War I, where he worked with tanks.
In World War II, he commanded forces in North Africa, Sicily, and Europe.
As leader of the Third Army, Patton achieved unprecedented military success, advancing rapidly and liberating vast territories.
Known for his eccentricity and outspokenness, Patton's career was marked by both controversy and admiration.
He died in December 1945 from complications following a car accident in Germany, leaving behind a legacy as one of America's most famous military figures.
