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    knights, or American soldiers during the climax of WWII planning a full scale allied attack on the German troops who had taken over nearly all of Europe in only three short years. These are the men that the King of England and Lieutenant General George Patton were cursed with motivating. Despite the time difference of nearly half a millennium, similar motivational approaches and techniques were used by the commanders of these armies to lead both of them to

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    George S. Patton George S. Patton was one of the most highly regarded and successful military leaders in the history of the United States. His military career spanned from the expedition into Mexico throughout WWII. His ability to inspire his troops with his profane filled speeches and his position of always leading from the front gained him vast popularity and fame. Many political leaders considered him too controversial and intemperate at times. This reputation often overshadowed his determination

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    In the movie, Patton, his speech brought on several emotions response for me, ranging from surprise to a surge of energy and pride. These rapid changes in emotions came from his rather unorthodox speech, in which Patton would go from talking as if he were an angry coach, to a proud father. The speech I believe did it’s job in inspiring the men to fight as I attempted to place myself in the shoes of the soldiers about to go off and face the world’s greatest threat, the Axis powers. I believe this

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    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

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    quote was said by the mighty General George S. Patton, and the quote also sums up his personality. Patton was a man with a family tree of fighters. In about every war the U.S. has been in before World War I, Patton’s family was there to fight. Before World War I, Patton had experience fighting and trying to find Poncho Villa, in Mexico. After the Villa thing, Patton served in World War I, as amazing tank commander against the Central Powers. Since Patton has gotten familiar with warfare, he put his

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    George Patton George Patton was born in San Gabriel, California on November 11, 1885. Patton was considered one of the most successful combat generals in U.S history. In WWI he was assigned to the Tank Corps and then in WWII he helped lead the Allies to victory in the invasion of Sicily and was instrumental to the release of Germany from the Nazis. Patton was also one of the most complicated military men, known for carrying pistols with ivory handles and his intemperate manner. Patton’s ruthless

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    the waist down. A few days later, a man who saw so much death on the battlefields of Europe and Africa died in the most pedestrian way. In this book, rumors that the Russians along with the head of the U.S. government 's OSS unit conspired to kill Patton to put an end to his outspoken disapproval of Stalin and the Russians. The time period this novel takes place in is towards the end of World War Ⅱ around 1944 and the months after the war is over. It begins around the time the Allied troops have liberated

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    George S. Patton Jr, Visionary, Not Ethical Leadership General Patton once said “Moral courage is the most valuable and usually the most absent characteristic in men (A quote by George S. Patton Jr, n.d.)” He did not know that would describe both his positive example of visionary leadership and his inability to practice ethical leadership all at the same time. His performance during World War II offers great examples of his visionary leadership by utilizing inspirational motivation, idealized

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    From olympic athlete to catching Pancho Villa, from commanding tanks to the whole 3rd army, General George S. Patton Jr., “Old Blood and Guts”, lived anything but a normal life. George Patton Jr. was born on November 11, 1885 in San Gabriel, California to parents Ruth WIlson Patton and George Patton Sr. He only had one sibling, Anne Wilson Patton, who was two years younger than him.A fiery and energetic boy, he was always fascinated by stories of his ancestors in early America’s wars, and set his

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    The General General George Patton was one of the best United States Generals to go down in history. He participated in many wars to help the United States get to where we are today. General George Patton always wanted to be a hero and now is. General George Patton, an American Army Officer who advanced too general, commanded the U.S. Seventy Army during World War II and directed the Allied invasion of Normandy. George Patton was born on November 11, 1885 and grew up in San Gabriel, California. As

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