George patton biography for kids
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George Patton
George S. Patton was a famous soldier who excelled at military matters. He had a forceful personality and was a strong promoter of using the tank in war. He demanded a lot from himself and from the soldiers under his command.
Early Years
George Patton was born on November 11, 1885. His family had a history of military service and Patton followed their footsteps. He entered the Virginia Military Institute in 1903 and although he had trouble with the academic portion of the program, he did extremely well with the military drills. He remained at the Virginia Military Institute for approximately a year before he was accepted to West Point.
Patton’s academic difficulties continued at West Point and after failing mathematics, he had to repeat the year. Patton focused on his academic studies and the following year showed a marked improvement. Patton graduated from West Point on June 11, 1909 with the commission of second lieutenant in the cavalry.
In 1910, Patton mar
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George S. Patton
United States Army general (1885–1945)
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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 War II, then the Third Army in France and Germany after the Alliedinvasion of Normandy in June 1944.
Born in 1885, Patton attended the Virginia Military Institute and the United States Military Academy at West Point. He studied fencing and designed the M1913 Cavalry Saber, more commonly known as the "Patton Saber." He competed in the modern pentathlon in the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, Sweden finishing in fifth place. Patton entered combat during the Pancho Villa Expedition of 1916, the United States' first military action using motor vehicles. He fought in World War I as part of the new United States Tank Corps of the Ame
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George S. Patton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids George S. Patton | |
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George S. Patton as a lieutenant general | |
| Nickname(s) | Bandito, Old Blood and mod, The Old Man |
| Born | (1885-11-11)November 11, 1885 San Gabriel, California |
| Died | December 21, 1945(1945-12-21) (aged 60) Heidelberg, Occupied Germany |
| Place of burial | American Cemetery and Memorial |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1909–1945 |
| Rank | General |
| Spouse(s) | Beatrice Banning Ayer (m.1910) |
| Children | Beatrice Smith Ruth Ellen George Patton IV |
| Relations | Major General George Patton IV (son) General John K. Waters (Son in law) |
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George Smith Patton, Jr. (also George Smith Patton III) (November 11, 1885 – månad 21, 1945) was a U.S. Army officer. He was in the army from 1909 until he died in 1945. He was