Patton
(Smith) (1885-1945) US general in World War II, known as Blood and Guts. During World War I, he formed the first US tank force and led it in action 1918. He was appointed to command the 2nd Armoured Division 1940 and became commanding general of the First Armoured Corps 1941. In 1942 he led the Western Task Force that landed at Casablanca, Morocco. After commanding the 7th Army, he led the 3rd Army across France and into Germany, and in 1945 took over the 15th Army.
Patton was an outspoken advocate of mobility and armor. He played a central role in stopping the German counteroffensive at the Battle of the Bulge Dec 1944Jan 1945.
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