John J. Pershing

HIs faintest recalled memory, or bugles, still ringed in his ears. He remembers,”...I learned to ride and shoot even before I could read or write–indeed, almost before I could walk or talk…” He remembered having a score comparable to General Lee’s. PBS states ”...he would achieve one of the finest records in Academy history.” There was no time for remembering, because this was war. A blast struck the ground and made the trampled trench dirt explode into a flurry or sediments. He was surrounded

Dwight D. Eisenhower was one of best generals of all time. Eisenhower was such a great general because of his bravery. Through his bravery he experienced Kleos or glory, violence and leadership. Eisenhower experienced kleos because after he was a general in WWII, the glory he got from his people led him to presidency. Eisenhower experienced violence because he fought in the deadliest war our planet has ever experienced. Finally, Eisenhower has experienced leadership by leading his men into the war

continue to achieve their missions. Patton had a history and background, one of a life of luxury from his childhood to seeing himself ascend a praetorian step to become a grandiose commander. The vision of command and leadership seen from Patton is one where the commander is a role model for the subordinates to see and follow. This resulted from the military history and the background General Patton had. The scandal that had occurred after General Patton had slapped the young soldier after action

OLD BLOOD AND GUTS General Patton was a devoted student of history, a poet, a humble man who was very unsure of his own abilities, a man who could bust into tears at any given moment, and could be charming or quite insulting all in the same hour. His reckless, outspoken manner gained him friends and enemies of equal determination. General Patton was not only extrovert of public perception but he also had an intensely private side. He was a man who trained himself for greatness with a determination

General George Patton, also known as “Blood and Guts”, was and is known as one of the best there was. “Patton was a highly effective pioneer, advocate, and exponent of modern mechanized warfare as well as doctrine of highly mobile offensive.” (Axelrod, 2006) The soldiers that served under Patton in the Third and Seventh Army’s knew him as a soldier’s leader and took his death very hard. They considered Patton one of the greatest men that ever lived. Patton professed to be a Christian and was

Why should he be in the Hall of Fame? I’ll tell you why. He is best known for his leadership in the army. He was born on November 11, 1885, and died December 21, 1945. Now, why should he be in the Hall of fame? I think he should be in the hall of fame for a few reasons. He was a great leader when he was in the U.S army. He often led his troops into battle on the front lines. ¨ The collection documents Patton's military career, including his attendance at the United States Military Academy at West

George S. Patton a general known across all of history as one of the major generals to help in WWII. Patton is one of the major generals during the war experienced it to heart. Not only to heart but in his writings, and his book “War as I Knew It” really set the minds and hearts of the U.S citizens in shock. But he gave the truth to the American people what war is about. The pain new and old soldiers go through, Patton himself being no exception for this. His book was to inform the public of what

A man well known for his military skills during WWI and WWII, George Patton Jr. was a significant leader let alone a great general. Born in 1885, Patton had a drive to be part of the military. The help of that dream was his father telling him all these war stories his ancestors went through (Zeno, 2015). He went through military school in Virginia before he decided to graduate from West Point for his military career in 1909 (Pettinger, 2010). A few years later, he attended the French Olympics for

Holloway 1 “A good plan violently executed right now is far better than a perfect plan executed next week,” George Smith Patton, Jr.(Google, Patton) General George Patton was born on November 11, 1885 in San Gabriel, California. As a young boy George wanted to become a war hero. He did this because he wanted to follow his family member/ancestors, because they fought in the Civil War and the American Revolution War.(Biography.com, Patton) His formal education did not really begin until he was

General Bernard Montgomery was born 17 November, 1887 in Kennington, London, England. After a rough childhood, Montgomery attended the Royal Military College before serving in India in 1913. He later went on to deploy to France during WW1, and became a general staff officer. He continued serving after the end of the war and was a brigadier by the time WWII began. He would eventually make General. Bernard Montgomery passed away in 1976 at his home in Alton, Hampshire, England. He was often criticized