George Smith Patton

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George Smith Patton

• by Graham S.

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Birth

• George Smith Patton was born on November 11, 1885
  in San Gabriel, California

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Early life

• Patton joined the military academy and graduated
  in 1909 and eventually became a general in the
  United States Army.

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Why did he join the Army?

• George Smith Patton joined the U.S. Army because
  he was born into a family who took great pride in
  their military tradition.

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Later On

• After Patton joined the U.S. Army, he was in the
  1916 Mexican Expedition, he launched a nighttime
  surprise crossing over the Rhine in 1945, and he
  launched a lot more surprise missions.

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How did George Patton impact the world at the
time ?

• General Patton was famous for leading many
  attacks against the enemy. His dramatic manner,
  toughness and rough way of speaking earned him
  the nickname Old Blood and Guts.

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The death of General Patton

• George Smith Patton died as a decorated four star
  general on December 21, 1945 after a car accident
  that happened on December 9th. He died in
  Heidelberg, Germany.

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George Smith Patton
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Patton Museum

• If you ever happen to be near Fort Knox, Kentucky
  stop by the Patton Museum to learn more about
  this great patriot of our country.

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Credits

• Research
• Graham Shackton
• Art Director
• Graham Shackton
• Resources
• World Book Encyclopedia 2007
• The Good War
• http//www.americaslibrary.gov
• http//www.bartleby.com