George Smith Patton Jr. (11 November 1885 – 21 December 1945) was a general in the United States Army who commanded the Seventh Army in the Mediterranean Theater of World War …

Dec 17, 2025 · George Patton, U.S. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the European and Mediterranean theaters during World War II. His strict …

Dec 15, 2025 · On Dec. 9th, at the intersection of Kaefertalerstrasse and Dudenstrasse military members and onlookers gather to honor Gen. Patton's life.

Apr 3, 2014 · General George Patton led the Third Army in a very successful sweep across France during World War II in 1944. He was skilled at tank warfare.

Nov 9, 2009 · Patton died in Germany in December 1945 of pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure following an automobile accident.

3 days ago · Patton was not an ideal commander. But his fighting spirit was second to none—and continues to inspire military leaders in the United States today.

A chronology of key events in the life and career of General George S. Patton (1885-1945), army officer and author.

Known as one of the most successful and unconventional leaders in American history, Patton’s influence spanned two world wars, from commanding the 1st Provisional Tank Brigade in …

Under General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Patton was given command of the Third Army in France from which Patton and his troops dashed across Europe after the Battle of Normandy and …

Patton led U.S. troops into the Mediterranean theater with an invasion of Casablanca during Operation Torch in 1942, where he later established himself as an effective commander …