Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants military officers to take risks again – and history may be on his side. A case in point: the day a 31-year-old U.S. Army lieutenant assigned to hunt Mexican rebel ...

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This segment examines how German officers and soldiers perceived General Omar Bradley, the calm and methodical commander often overshadowed by more flamboyant Allied generals like Patton. Initially ...

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George Edward Patton, Sr., known to just about everyone as "The General," passed away August 10, 2025, at the age of 80. Born to the late Audrey Helen Patton and Willard Douglas Patton in Tuscumbia, ...

George T. Patton, a man of profound faith and esteemed character, passed away at the age of 103 on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. Born on June 15, 1922, in Riverhead, New York, George's life was a testament ...

FORT KNOX, Ky. — FACTS: 1. George S. Patton was one of the greatest generals in U.S. history. 2. George S. Patton was the subject of an award-winning movie about his career. 3. George S. Patton ...

Historically, a military is only as good as its leaders, who are essential for making difficult decisions, inspiring their troops, and are ultimately held responsible for defeating the enemy.

Gen. George Patton is considered to have been a fine soldier and leader (Letters, June 6). My father, who received a Purple Heart and a Silver Star in World War II and fought under Patton in the ...