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 19, 2025 · George Patton (born November 11, 1885, San Gabriel, California, U.S.—died December 21, 1945, Heidelberg, Germany) was a U.S. Army officer who was an outstanding …

George Smith Patton, Jr. was one the greatest military generals ever produced in the United States. Born in San Gabriel, California on 11 November 1885, he was from a wealthy family. …

Nov 9, 2009 · In early 1945, Patton led his army across the Rhine River and into Germany, capturing 10,000 miles of territory and helping to liberate the country from Nazi rule.

General George S. Patton, Jr., one of America’s greatest battlefield commanders, died on December 21, 1945 in an Army hospital in Heidelberg, Germany.

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.

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

One of the most complex military men of American history, General George Smith Patton Jr. was born November 11, 1885, in San Gabriel, California. Patton is regarded as one of the most …

General George Patton, the hero of World War II, was one of the most popular commanders in American society. Known for his tough demeanor, he cared deeply for his soldiers.

Nov 17, 2025 · An in-depth look at the life of General George S. Patton Jr., from his aristocratic origins and Olympic dreams to his controversial and legendary WWII command.