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Title: George Smith Patton


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George Smith Patton
  • by Graham S.

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Birth
  • George Smith Patton was born on November 11, 1885
    in San Gabriel, California

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Early life
  • Patton joined the military academy and graduated
    in 1909 and eventually became a general in the
    United States Army.

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Why did he join the Army?
  • George Smith Patton joined the U.S. Army because
    he was born into a family who took great pride in
    their military tradition.

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Later On
  • After Patton joined the U.S. Army, he was in the
    1916 Mexican Expedition, he launched a nighttime
    surprise crossing over the Rhine in 1945, and he
    launched a lot more surprise missions.

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How did George Patton impact the world at the
time ?
  • General Patton was famous for leading many
    attacks against the enemy. His dramatic manner,
    toughness and rough way of speaking earned him
    the nickname Old Blood and Guts.

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The death of General Patton
  • George Smith Patton died as a decorated four star
    general on December 21, 1945 after a car accident
    that happened on December 9th. He died in
    Heidelberg, Germany.

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George Smith Patton
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Patton Museum
  • If you ever happen to be near Fort Knox, Kentucky
    stop by the Patton Museum to learn more about
    this great patriot of our country.

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Credits
  • Research
  • Graham Shackton
  • Art Director
  • Graham Shackton
  • Resources
  • World Book Encyclopedia 2007
  • The Good War
  • http//www.americaslibrary.gov
  • http//www.bartleby.com
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