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. The year 1945 is, in many respects, the year that ...
In the classic World War II film Patton, George C. Scott uttered a quote that will forever live in infamy. Indeed, despite courting controversy for being a staunchly pro-war film made during the ...
On December 19, 1944, senior Allied commanders gathered near Verdun to confront the worst crisis they had faced since D-Day. Three days earlier, Germany had launched its surprise offensive through the ...