George S. Patton ... George Smith Patton Jr. (11 November 1885 – 21 December 1945) was a general in the United States Army who commanded the Seventh Army in the Mediterranean Theater of World …

Dec 19, 2025 · George Patton, U.S. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the European and Mediterranean theaters during World War II. His strict discipline, …

George Smith Patton, Jr. was one the greatest military generals ever produced in the United States. Born in San Gabriel, California on 11 November 1885, he was from a wealthy family. He eventually …

Nov 9, 2009 · Patton died in Germany in December 1945 of pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure following an automobile accident.

Apr 3, 2014 · General George Patton led the Third Army in a very successful sweep across France during World War II in 1944. He was skilled at tank warfare.

A chronology of key events in the life and career of General George S. Patton (1885-1945), army officer and author.

The museum details Patton’s military career and has a lot of his original memorabilia. The museum also has several other exhibits including one that discusses the origins of ROTC.

General George S. Patton, Jr., one of America’s greatest battlefield commanders, died on December 21, 1945 in an Army hospital in Heidelberg, Germany.

Patton's impact on armored warfare and leadership were substantial, with the U.S. Army's adopting many of Patton's aggressive strategies for its training programs following his death.

The only Allied general truly feared by the Nazis, George S. Patton (George C. Scott in a Best Actor OSCAR®-winning performance), Patton out-maneuvered Rommel in Africa, and after D-Day led his …