Patton 2

Date Submitted: 12/18/2002 20:13:23
Category: / Society & Culture / People
Length: 3 pages (826 words)
When people thing of World War II many things come to mind: Gas Chambers, Nazis, "Japs", and General George S. Patton. George S. Patton is one of the most controversial issues of World War II. People have called him a great and heroic man, while others called him a pre-madonna. No matter which view you have of Patton one thing is true, Patton played a significant part in the Second World War. George Patton was …
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…injured in a car accident. Twelve days later he died. [Biography] After his death, many books and a movie were made about Patton keeping the interest alive for the next generation. Patton, produced in 1971, portrayed the General as an American folk hero. The film showed the things he was known for his ivory-handled pistols, racy language, and intemperate manner. He is also regarded as one of the most successful field commanders during World War II.
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