General George S. Patton Jr. was one of the most aggressive and brilliant field commanders in American military history. Renowned as 'Old Blood and Guts', his leadership of the U.S. Third Army following the Normandy invasion liberated vast tracts of France, relieved Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, and shattered the Nazi Wehrmacht.
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United States Army Four-Star General & Legendary World War II Third Army Commander
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Honor the extraordinary legacy of George S. Patton on November 11 with these curated quotes, philosophical reflections, and heartfelt tributes celebrating their monumental impact on United States Army Four-Star General & Legendary World War II Third Army Commander.
“A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.”
“Lead me, follow me, or get out of my way.”
“Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory.”
“Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.”
“Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.”
“Courage is fear holding on a minute longer.”
“If a man does his best, what else is there?”
“Do your duty and a little more and the future will take care of itself.”
“Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men.”
“Better to fight for something than live for nothing.”
United States Army Four-Star General & Legendary World War II Third Army Commander
