This can be seen in the very beginning of the movie where Patton stands before his troops in front of the American flag and gives a speech. After comparing the speech given in the film to the real address given by Patton himself, I feel some of the words were changed in the film to keep a PG rating yet, the speech was almost exactly the same as the one Patton delivered to his troops before the commencement of operation overlord. (Stacy, 1).
Another thing that emphasizes the amount of truth in the movie is the director's use of actual World War II newsreels through out the film. These depict the various major battles and their outcome such as Patton's drive through Sicily to liberate Palermo and his subsequent entrance to Messina, much to General Montgomery's chagrin. The newsreels are again used during Patton's European campaign with his 3rd Army as they liberate town after town through out France and into Germany including his relief of Bastogne. My personal feeling is that they were used not only to give credit to the actual events but as a way to inform the viewer of what was going on in the movie without a lot of time consuming details. .
Also adding to the amount of historical truth in the movie is Patton's interaction with the other characters in the film, characters such as American General Omar N. Bradley played by Karl Malden and British General Sir Bernard Law Montgomery played by Michael Bates. Patton's friendship with General Bradley is a constant theme through out the film just as it was in real life. The film accurately portrays both Patton being Bradley's boss in Africa and Sicily as well as Bradley being Patton's boss in Europe. (Finke, 11-13) Patton's and General Montgomery's feuding during the movie was in my opinion a perfect portrayal of their real life differences as well as their similarities. It is common knowledge that the two had different strategy ideas in real life and equally common knowledge that they were both rather flamboyant, often referred to as prima donnas.
General George Patton was born in San Gabriel, California; 1885. Patton graduated from West Point in the year of 1909. ... Patton told the U.S. about the tanks and how they are the weapons of the future. ... By January 1942, Patton was commanding general of I Armored Corps. ... Patton was the most admired and controversial generals of his time. ...
To fully understand the meaning you must know a little bit about General Patton. ... General Patton is said to completely believe in reincarnation. ... The windmill tower is a direct symbol of General Patton. ... General Patton can directly relate to Don Quixote. ... Both Don Quixote and General Patton are relentless in regards to battle. ...
General Patton, Jr. is deserving of the title "Leader". ... While most chose the .22 revolvers, Patton chose the .38. ... General Patton was not also a leader but also a student. ... Patton was named Commanding General on April 11, 1941, and a few weeks later, General Patton appeared on the cover of People magazine. ... Personality wise, General Patton was self-confident, and humble. ...
Patton I chose General George S. ... Patton General Patton won many battles because he taught his men to be tough, and he would not ask his men to do anything that he would not do himself. ... General Patton had to apologize and was released from his post and missed D-Day, D-Day was an important mission The Germans feared General Patton the most because he was so fearless. ... Patton General George S. ... Patton museum in Fort Knox, Kentucky....
Patton, Jr. was born november11th 1885 in San Gabriel,California to George Smith and Ruth Patton. ... Unlike many war heroes who had no intention of ever becoming famous, George Patton decided during childhood that his goal in life was to be a hero. ... John often visited the Patton house and would entertain Georgie for hours with tales of his Civil War adventures. ... Although he was a great man through his eventful leadership, however, " All Good Things Must Come To An End." as they say and they did when Patton died In December 1945 when a truck hit his car and he was severely injured. ... ...
" This is the main idea that author Susan Patton tries to convey throughout her book, Marry Smart. Susan Patton is a middle-aged divorced mother of two sons and went to Princeton University. ... Susan Patton thinks that while you are in college this is the best time to be looking for a husband. ... Susan Patton makes it seem like while you're young you should make yourself pretty and get men to notice you and then once you've gotten married you can let go and have them see what you really look like. Marry Smart is a book that I would recommend to someone who either agreed with...
George Patton was a great example of this because he was a military genius! In a Weird and odd sort of way Patton saved many, many lives by killing a lot of soldiers. ... Patton took a risk and he messed up a lot of things that he had earned for himself. ... (Moss 61) Patton achieved many things for the French in WWII, like VICTORY. ... Patton was a legend and a hero regardless if you do not think so. ...
General Patton was one of these great leaders in the army who involved in World War II. General Patton was widely known for his tactics and was called a Legend in his own time. ... No one loved war or being able to command his/her soldiers as Patton did. ... Ability to communicate: General Patton was an effective speaker and a good communicator. ... Personal Integrity: Patton's showed his leadership skills everywhere in the movie. ...
Without a doubt the actor George C Scott is best known for his role in Patton. In this movie, Patton was part historic warrior, part cowboy, and part hero. ... To Patton "War is not about dying for your country. ... Patton says "We are going to kill these Huns by the bushel." ... Being a coward was unacceptable to Patton. ...
