James Graft
Military S-7
SGM Gissel
28 Jan 2016
General Patton on Battle of the Bulge "Compared to war, all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance." This quote from General George Smith Patton, Jr., exemplifies the philosophy that he followed in his life. General Patton is considered to be one of the most successful United States field commanders of all time. He is also considered by many as one of the most flamboyant and outspoken military leaders in United States history. That being said, Patton is one of the most interesting generals to study. General Patton was born in 1885 in San Gabriel, California. He grew up in a family with a legacy of military service, dating all the way back to his ancestor fighting in the …show more content…
He had what many would describe as a “very flamboyant personality”. General Patton had a quick temper and a loud personality. His public opinion was damaged in two different instances. During his invasion of Sicily, Patton slapped a soldier in an Italian field hospital. He accused the soldier, who was experiencing shell-shock, of cowardice. In this instance, Patton violated the Lincoln principle Use force only as a last resort. “Patton claimed that he slapped the soldier in hopes to make him mad and put some fight back into his heart.”(D'Este, 1995, p. 535). If Patton had followed the leadership style of Lincoln, he would have inspired him with his words, and not by hitting and humiliating him. The public knew that Patton had high expectations for his soldiers and so he would push them to their physical and mental limits. However, the general public thought that this action was uncalled for and simply cruel. As a consequence, Patton’s reputation and public opinion plummeted. Shortly after this incident, Patton was reprimanded by President Eisenhower and forced to issue a public apology. He issued various apologies, both private and public. This is where Patton demonstrated the Lincoln principle Take public opinion baths. Unfortunately, his public opinion still suffered. Patton accomplished more military successes, which brought his reputation back up a little. However, Patton’s caused …show more content…
He was one of the most famous and successful generals in United States. He was a pusher, and a vitally important leader for the whole United States WWII effort. Despite his shortcomings and mistakes, Patton was a man of valor, and he deserves all the attention that he got in life. Despite a few exceptions, Patton led his men in a way that was similar to the way that Lincoln
Military S-7
SGM Gissel
28 Jan 2016
General Patton on Battle of the Bulge "Compared to war, all other forms of human endeavor shrink to insignificance." This quote from General George Smith Patton, Jr., exemplifies the philosophy that he followed in his life. General Patton is considered to be one of the most successful United States field commanders of all time. He is also considered by many as one of the most flamboyant and outspoken military leaders in United States history. That being said, Patton is one of the most interesting generals to study. General Patton was born in 1885 in San Gabriel, California. He grew up in a family with a legacy of military service, dating all the way back to his ancestor fighting in the …show more content…
He had what many would describe as a “very flamboyant personality”. General Patton had a quick temper and a loud personality. His public opinion was damaged in two different instances. During his invasion of Sicily, Patton slapped a soldier in an Italian field hospital. He accused the soldier, who was experiencing shell-shock, of cowardice. In this instance, Patton violated the Lincoln principle Use force only as a last resort. “Patton claimed that he slapped the soldier in hopes to make him mad and put some fight back into his heart.”(D'Este, 1995, p. 535). If Patton had followed the leadership style of Lincoln, he would have inspired him with his words, and not by hitting and humiliating him. The public knew that Patton had high expectations for his soldiers and so he would push them to their physical and mental limits. However, the general public thought that this action was uncalled for and simply cruel. As a consequence, Patton’s reputation and public opinion plummeted. Shortly after this incident, Patton was reprimanded by President Eisenhower and forced to issue a public apology. He issued various apologies, both private and public. This is where Patton demonstrated the Lincoln principle Take public opinion baths. Unfortunately, his public opinion still suffered. Patton accomplished more military successes, which brought his reputation back up a little. However, Patton’s caused …show more content…
He was one of the most famous and successful generals in United States. He was a pusher, and a vitally important leader for the whole United States WWII effort. Despite his shortcomings and mistakes, Patton was a man of valor, and he deserves all the attention that he got in life. Despite a few exceptions, Patton led his men in a way that was similar to the way that Lincoln