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 …

Jun 8, 2026 · 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, …

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

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.

Nov 9, 2009 · George Smith Patton was born in 1885 in San Gabriel, California. His family, originally from Virginia, had a long military heritage, including service in the Civil War. Patton decided early on ...

Nov 17, 2025 · An in-depth look at the life of General George S. Patton Jr., from his aristocratic origins and Olympic dreams to his controversial and legendary WWII command.

Few people in American history have a more complicated legacy than Goerge Patton. While he was known for his heroism and strategic genius, he was also famous for swearing incessantly, talking …

Dec 15, 2025 · On Dec. 9th, at the intersection of Kaefertalerstrasse and Dudenstrasse military members and onlookers gather to honor Gen. Patton's life.

Learn about General George S. Patton’s life, military career, and legacy. Discover key facts and historical details about this prominent World War II commander.

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