Contains Profanity. A very safe rule to follow is that in case of doubt,push on just a little further and then keep on pushing . The defending Germans had pre-positioned at least twenty-five machine gun nests to protect the town. I dont know what you call it, but I call it religion, prayer, or God.. The general considered himself a descendant of the warriors, part of the same lineage of warriors who gladly risked their lives for a noble cause. And whenever he achieved anything important, whether it was his admission to West Point or a victory in battle, Pat-ton always gave thanks to God. June 6, 1944 - Led by Eisenhower, over a million troops (the largest invasion force in history) stormed the beaches at Normandy and began the process of re-taking France. . . Every manis a vital link in the great chain. In 1915, he was sent to Fort Bliss, Texas, where the cavalry troops were all turned out in Patton swords: It was a fine sight all with sabers drawn and all my sabers. Audio mp3 of Address delivered by George C. Scott. ONeill maintains that he told Patton over the telephone that he would research the topic and report back to him within an hour. No one can live under the awful responsibility that I have without Divine help, he wrote. On the battlefield, he was a competent commander respected by both sides. Polo was his substitute. In total, 3,200 copies were distributed over ONeills signature to every unit in the Third Army. I want the world to know Third Army made it before Monty starts across, he shouted. The speeches were intended to motivate the inexperienced Third Army for its pending combat duty. Know of nothing more I can do to prepare for this attack except to read the Bible and pray. You've got to spill their blood, or they will spill yours. Patton 360 Blood & Guts. But the time is now to intensify our faith in prayer, not alone with ourselves, but with every believing man, Protestant, Catholic, Jew, or Christian in the ranks of the Third United States Army. Patton 360 Rogue General. Known as "Old Blood and Guts," George S. Patton, Jr. was one of the most colorful generals of World War II. Some day I want to see the Germans raise up on theirpiss-soaked hind legs and howl, Jesus Christ, its thatgoddamned Third Army again and that son of a bitchPatton.. Find out more about George S. Patton below! As the official British history notes, it wasthe most complex and successful deception operation in the entirehistory of the war., A month after the Normandy invasion, secretly landing at an airstripnear Omaha Beach, Patton entered a waiting jeep. For a man driven by a belief in his own destiny to lead troops in war-fare, peace was more frightening than war. I guess I need it. The chaplain entered, said a few prayers and Patton thanked him. . With the skill of a methodactor, Patton would also strive to achieve an intimidating mienhiswar facethat would communicate his intensity to his audience. Once the Third Army had become operational, my mode of contact with the chaplains had been chiefly through Training Letters issued from time to time to the Chaplains in the four corps and the 22 to 26 divisions comprising the Third Army. Throughout the speech (Appendix 1) General Patton emphasises certain themes (Appendices 2 and 3 . General James Rusling, "Interview with President William McKinley," The Christian Advocate 22 January 1903, 17. Foxholesonly slow up an offensive. Why, by God, Iactually pity those poor sons of bitches were going upagainst. Each treated of a variety of subjects of corrective or training value to a chaplain working with troops in the field. We have had no quitters; and our leadership has been masterful. It being near Christmas, we also asked General Patton to include a Christmas greeting to the troops on the same card with the prayer. Patton sent Ike a congratulatory note , remarking that while he was pleased to think that his notes had been of some assistance, I feel sure that you would have done as well without them. It is likely, though, that Patton felt that his notes were the primary reason for Eisenhowers success at the college. Every single man in this Army plays a vitalrole . We're going to murder those lousy Huns by the bushel-f***ing-basket. . The final stage of World War II in the European Theatre commenced with the Western Allied invasion of Germany. The real hero is the man whofights even though he is scared . When Patton had completed all his preparations for battle, he turned to the Bible and entrusted everything, including the weather, to God. One of the prisoners is Pattons son-in-law, John K. Waters. The Armistice came on his thirty-third birthday. Brad, for Gods sake tell the world were across . In his private supplications to God, however, a different Patton emerges humble, uncertain, and seeking guidance. So he decided to imitate William the Conquerors entrance into England before leading Norman forces in their heroic conquest of the entire island in 1066. Although he was a part of the first war, he is more known for his victories in the Second World War. ww2dbase Warning: Foul language used by Patton in the speech had not been removed from this transcript, thus this text might not be suitable for everyone. A week before the Rhine crossing, General Patton had held a press conference in which he delivered a classic performance, mixing the humorous, provocative, and the profane. George Patton was born in San Gabriel, California, on 11th November, 1885. His profanity was merely a device to capture the attention of his soldiers. In this chapel is the sword which is supposed to have been used on these occasions. This is the full text of the speech Gen. Patton made prior to D-Day. Heblinked, then squinted his eyes, but the faces remained. . George S. Patton was one of America's most famous and colorful generals. See if we cant get God to work on our side., Chaplain ONeill: Sir, its going to take a pretty thick rug for that kind of praying., General Patton: I dont care if it takes a flying carpet. He wore a smile from ear to ear. On this day, in 1945 one of the greatest American generals of WWII dies. Site created in November 2000. And when we get to Berlin,I am personally going to shoot that paper hanging sonof a bitch Hitler, just like Id shoot a snake! In 1943, two years before his death, Patton had spoken at an Armistice Day service honoring American dead, saying, I consider it no sacrifice to die for my country. The event reflected the actions that might be required of an officer delivering military dispatches. It was a two-piece dark greencorduroy outfit. The outcome of that battle, and possibly of the entire Allied war effort in Europe, would turn on the weather. He was comforted by his unshakeable faith, a faith hehad held since childhood and that he had carefully nurtured everyday since. Does the general mean by chaplains, or by the men? asked ONeill. Though he had been sidelined from the invasion, he played an important role in it by his absence. He wrote to his wife from his hospital bed on 12 October 1918, saying, Peace looks possible, but I rather hope not for I would like to have a few more fights. General Patton is best known for leading the U.S. Third Army in France and Germany in the wake of the Allied invasion of Normandy in June 1944. You mean across the Rhine? Sure am, Patton replied, I sneaked a division over last night. October 17 Patton was promoted to the temporary rank of colonel. Lying in a bomb crater, surrounded by the horrors of war, Pattonwas overwhelmed by a deep feeling of warmth and peace, comfortand love. It was quite impressive. . Men this stuff that some sources sling around aboutAmerica wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight,is a crock of bullshit. . Addresses the 3rd Army. But between the plan and the operation there is always an unknown. Alden Hatch's biography traces Patton's life from his California childhood to his accidental death in Germany shortly after the end of World War II. Haig, who didnt think much of most American officers, liked Patton, calling him a fireeater who longs for the fray. Patton, in turn, liked Haig, a fellow cavalryman, thinking him a proper polo-playing gentleman and even more of a charger than I am.7. July 6 Patton secretly flew into Normandy, France, while the Germans still believed he would lead the main invading force at Pas de Calais. merican R hetoric: M ovie S peech. The true story of the friendship-and rivalry-among the greatest American generals of World War II. . I want to pin a medal on him.. Americans love to fight. June 10 Patton addressed a crowd of 100,000 civilians in Burbank, California. The order came directly from Patton himself. General George S. Patton Jr. was buried at mid-morning on December 24, 1945, in a grave dug by German prisoners of war. One of his first acts as commanderhad been to build an amphitheater in the wooded hills of Fort Benningthat could accommodate the entire division. Up to now, in the Third Army, God has been very good to us. Yes, every man is scared in his first battle. What separates this book from all of the many about World War II's most famous battle commander is the extensive use of exquisite B&W combat photos on every spread, which illuminate the text on those pages. Men this stuff that some sources sling around aboutAmerica wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight,is a crock of bullshit. Patton delivered many speeches during the war and some of the soldiers who heard his words recounted them in the following years. . The attack was set for December 19. George Patton. Big generals and little soldiers were there, as were the royalty and the commoners of this tiny country from which General Patton drove the Germans in that crucial battle last Christmastide. I am sure it will succeed. Patton became famous during this time for his tough motivating speeches to his troupes and earned the nickname "old blood and guts." Invasion of Italy After Pearl Harbor, the U.S. entered World War II. . The German is a war-trained veteranconfident, brave, ruthless. You have liberated or conquered more than 82,000 square miles of territory, including 1,500 cities and towns, and some 12,000 inhabited places. Speech at the Copley Plaza Hotel, Boston, Massachusetts, on June 07, 1945. By June 1920, the regular army was reduced to only 130,000 men. . A few minutes later, when the fog began to lift, Patton discovered that he had advanced beyond his own tanks, many of which were now entangled in a trench barrier over a hundred yards to his rear. We must do something about those rains if we are to win the war.. The title of the "Gen. George S. Patton biopic" was changed to Blood and Guts, as announced in the 17 Apr 1968 DV. War is a bloody, killing business. 2. then they will organize a battalion and I will command it. Speech at the Hatch Memorial Shell, Boston, Massachusetts . Eisenhower had not been sent off to France during the war but had established and run the largest tank training center in the United StatesCamp Colt, at Get-tysburg, Pennsylvania. . Sergeant Mims, his regular driver, was in the hospital, and a substitute was at the wheel. Following an old cavalry credo to theeffect you should always Hit em where they aint, he saidto us: You have to grab em by the[censored] and kick emin the [censored] . Decades later, in a February 1, 1945 memo, Eisenhower rankedthe military capabilities of his subordinate American generals in Europe. From the canal we flew along the line of Allenbys advance and crossed at Wadi El Arish at the spot where the battle occurred. He died at the age of 60 and he died in a freak accident after the war had been won. Before he did that, Patton gave himself a crash course in French tanks, which included test-driving them, firing their guns, and even walking the assembly line to see how they were made. . The General Patton I saw there was the Army Commander to whom the welfare of the men under him was a matter of personal responsibility. A man must be alert at all times if he expects to stayalive. But it was not just a speech, it was a performance. With all the pomp and ceremony befitting an officer of his rank, the room is called to attention as he ascends the stage. . Site created in November 2000. In addition to the Stations of the Cross used by the Catholics, the Greeks have a number of extra ones, so that it is practically a days trip for a Greek priest to walk down the street, as they have to stop in front of each station. Pattons communication was not limited to his speeches; he alsoprojected strength in his demeanor and in his dress. What do you think he wants? It was perfectly clear to me. June 9 Patton and James Doolittle were honored at a parade in Los Angeles, California. The Army Engineer was called in, and we finally decided that our field topographical company could print the prayer on a small-sized card, making enough copies for distribution to the army. The jacket was waist length with brass buttons upthe right side in the style of an old Confederate officers uniform. This article contains stories, quotes, timelines, and other pieces of information on one of the most competent and flamboyant generals in American military history. Patton prayed to do his best, he prayed for solace in times of trouble, and he prayed for victory in times of war. As fresh gunfireerupted, all the soldiers but Patton leapt back into the security of thetrench. I know the Lord will help us again. Who is with me? he yelled. July 7 Patton participated in Modern Pentathlon, Olympic Games. . The pommels of Crusaders swords were usually carved in the form of a stone or a piece of lead, which in an earlier date had actually been tied there. Americans will not tolerate aloser. He soon learned that hewas to lead the Third Army and that his first responsibility was toclear the Brest peninsula of Germans. That is not the way to win battles. Privately, he noted to his father, There will be hundred[s] of Majors of Infantry but only one of Light T[anks]. He had his progress mapped out: 1st. . Click here to see more articles in this category. During the interwar period, Patton remained a central figure in the development ofarmored warfaredoctrine in the U.S. Army. SOLDIERS OF THE THIRD ARMY, PAST AND PRESENT During the 281 days of incessant and victorious combat, your penetrations have advanced farther in less time than any other army in history. It lives, sleeps, eats, and fights as ateam. Blood. We have never retreated; we have suffered no defeats, no famine, no epidemics. . The date was 5 June, 1944. . France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, and Czechoslovakia bear witness to your exploits. . Men, this stuff that some sources sling around about America wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight, is a crock of bullshit. It is almost completely covered with villages and the areas between them are crowded with tiny fields. March 23 Patton, as commanding officer of the American Tank School in France, received his first 10 light tanks by train. The short story is that hesustained spinal cord and neck injuries in an automobile accident near Neckarstadt, Germany. Copy. But we are not stopping at the Siegfried Line. Douglas MacArthur had a spirit of intense determination. We wanted speed, reliability and firepower.. General Patton knew his entrance into German-occupied territory was of monumental historical importance. Although Patton is most famous for his actions during the Second World War, Patton also participated in the Mexican Revolution and the First World War. But he was nevertheless punctilious about gentlemanly conduct. In his new book George S. Patton: Blood, Guts, and Prayer, author Michael Keane takes readers on a journey through Patton's career in three parts: his military prowess, his inspirational. Bradley, believing that a strong push might well end the war, argued for a simultaneous attack by all of the Allied armies in Europe. As one soldierrecalled: I am positive the Patton image was born on the first day hespoke in that bowl. Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge. He was 60 years old. The film won a Best-Picture Oscar as well as Best Actor for George C. Scott. The shortest way home isthrough Berlin and Tokyo. That is fearless and untiring in doing our duty as we see it.Patton concluded with a list of recommendations for good behavior and decorum, essentially acting as Colonel Manners. This article is part of our larger selection of postsabout the George S. Patton. In many ways Patton and Eisenhower were strikingly different. A man prays to God for assistance in circumstances that he cannot foresee or control. He immediately became calm, shakingoff his tremors of fear. September 26 Patton was seriously wounded during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in France. Loading. to bea one-handed puncher. She went to the dining room, leaving her husband with the attending nurse. Over endless dinners and drinks they would debate and discuss tank tactics and strategy, expanding their discussions to include a small but growing circle of like-minded men. Patton ran over people's bodies in the road gaining the nickname "old blood and guts". One cannot read Pattons diaries, letters, speeches, and personal papers without being struck by the frequency with which he appeals to God and turns to the Bible for inspiration. General Patton: Be seated. . He chose the latter, thinking it the quickest way to combat and further promotion. . To beat such men, you must not despise their ability, but you must be confident in your own superiority. Hed stop and talk to the troops; ask them did they get their turkey, how was it, and all that. His diary entry for that day is classic Patton: It was a clear cold Christmas, lovely weather for killing Germans, which seems a bit queer, seeing Whose birthday it is. The troops were cheerful but I am not, because we are not going fast enough., In the spring, as the Third Armys advance continued with clear weather, Patton again thanked the Lord for good weather: I am very grateful to the Lord for the great blessing he has heaped on me and the Third Army, not only in the success which He has granted us, but in the weather which He is now providing.. . I dont yield to any man in my reverence to the Lord, but God damn it, no sermon needs to take longer than ten minutes. This article contains stories, quotes, timelines, and other pieces of information on one of the most competent and flamboyant generals in American military history. It was in this capacity that Patton met Field Marshal Haig. We are brave. And when we get to Berlin, I am going to personally shoot that paperhanginggoddamned son of a bitch just like I would a snake., The troops cheered Pattons remarks. Children of a free and sheltered people who have lived a generous life, we have not the pugnacious disposition of those oppressed beasts our enemies, who must fight or starve. Be assured that this message on prayer has the approval, the encouragement, and the enthusiastic support of the Third United States Army Commander. Unable to offer further protest, he was taken to anevacuation hospital behind the lines. immensely huge American flag, delivers his version of Patton's "Speech to. Rip them up the belly. By God, I do! HistoryOnTheNet 2000-2019. A break in the weather on June 6 allowed the amphibious assault on Normandy to proceed. . A very safe rule to follow is that in case of doubt,push on just a little further and then keep on pushing . It's just called "Patton". 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