FREE ESSAY ON PATTON

PATTON

Millions of men died during the Second World War and each of those men, civilians or
soldiers, affected the war. But only a handful of those men greatly affected the war in
such a way that they, with their leadership and decisions, determined the outcome of the
war. These men were the leaders in the army's involved in World War II. One of those
leaders influenced the war with a 'deeply religious and very profane way, with a mixture
of what some say was like fire and ice.' Earning the nickname 'Old Blood and Guts'
General George S. Patton Jr. used tactics unlike any other of his time. He was an
educated man who went to Virginia Military Institute and then to West Point, which he
graduated from. He not only knew his history but also could retell battles that very few
knew. General Patton influenced the war in such a way that he helped win the war.
General Patton was widely known for his war tactics and was called a Legend in his own
time. People ether hated his guts or loved him because he knew how to win battles in his
own unique way. He led his men through terrain unknown to him and in some cases weather
conditions that were extremely hazards. During battles like the Battle of the Bulge he
led his men throw snow without the right camouflage for his men or his tanks. He studied
all the Great War leaders throughout time and used many of their strategies during
battle. He was well known for knowing his history and respected for his knowledge. Patton
loved his job. He took risks, which could have cost the lives of all his men, but with
luck and great strategy he lost less men than planned. His casualties were lower than
anyone could have expected even out of him. He loved his job so much he fought unlike any
other General in the American, German, Italian, or British. No one loved war or being
able to command as many men as Patton did. 
General Patton pushed his men hard to make them strive for victory. He gained the name
'Old Blood and Guts' because the men said he used his guts and there blood. Most of the
army feared him more than the enemy and hated him in a way were they not only respected
him but trusted him with there lives. The General would not accept a coward in his army.
He once slapped a man for being shell-shocked and just couldn't take it in front. Due to
this action the General was relieved of command in Sicily and General Bradley got head
command of the American forces for the attack on Europe and not Patton. This set Patton
back, and thinking that people hated him he was let down. But in fact over 80% of
Patton's mail was good not hate mail like he expected. 
Winning battles quickly was what General Patton strove for. He pushed his men hard to get
them to make fast victory. He strongly believed in never being on a defense or holding a
position. He was always on an offense and that he would keep pushing until the enemy gave
up. He proved that he could win fast battles. Time and time he was either honored or
criticized about moving so quick but that's the way he put his enemies off guard.
Patton's military achievements caused authorities to overlook strong civilian criticism
of some of his methods, including his widely reported striking of a hospitalized,
shell-shocked soldier
General George S. Patton Jr's influence helped win World War II. With good tactics,
pushing his men for victory, and and winning battles as quickly as he did were his ways
of influencing it. For these reasons I strongly believe he helped win the war and saved
thousands of men.