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George Smith Patton Jr.
San Gabriel (California), United States
Archival Overview
Celebrated U.S. Army general who commanded the U.S. Third Army across France and Germany in World War II. Renowned for ruthless speed, relentless armored offensive doctrine, and the dramatic winter relief of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge.
Biographical Record
George S. Patton Jr. (1885–1945) was the Allies' most feared battlefield tactician. After leading tank corps in WWI and commanding Operation Torch landings in North Africa, his Third Army was unleashed following Operation Cobra in Normandy.
Sweeping across France with unprecedented velocity, Patton performed his masterstroke in December 1944: pivoting his entire army 90 degrees in freezing blizzards to attack the German southern flank and relieve the besieged 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne.
Key Life Milestones
Third Army Dash Across France
Advanced 600 miles in weeks after Operation Cobra, liberating Brittany and crossing the Seine.
The Relief of Bastogne
Pivoted three divisions into a winter counter-attack, smashing the German encirclement of Bastogne.
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Final Resting Place
Perpetual MemorialHeidelberg, Germany