Patton, The Man Behind The Legend - 1733 Words

Patton, the Man Behind the Legend, 1885-1945. Zach Harper History 2200, U.S. History Since 1877 (to the Present) Dr. James Moulton 20 April 2016 Blumenson, Martin. (1985). Patton, the man behind the legend, 1885-1945. New York: Morrow. How would you define determination? Determination is often having the motivation and willpower to see a goal, a task or an idea through to the end. Throughout our history, there have been many events that have shaped or had an effect on our country and the rest of the world. One of the most important—World War II. If you were to ask many historians or military aficionados, most could agree that General George Smith Patton, Jr. stands out as one of the greatest of all time. In Martin†¦show more content†¦Patton Museum of Leadership and ever since that wonderful experience, I have taken on a new level of interest for General George S. Patton, one of the most remarkable leaders in United States history. Born on November 11, 1885 in San Gabriel, California—George Smith Patton Jr’s story begins. â€Å"His ancestors had fought in the Revolutionary War, the Mexican War and the Civil War, and he grew up listening to stories of their brave and successful endeavors.† Son of George Smith Patton Sr. a lawyer and eventual district attorney in Los Angeles and wife, Ruth Wilson—Patton spent most of his early years alongside younger sister, Anne (called Nita) in the state of California and eventually went on to the Virginia Military Institute, graduating from WestPoint in 1909 and marrying wife, Beatrice (Bea) Ayer in 1910. While at WestPoint, Patton performed extremely well and became interested in their Sword Team—quickly becoming a highly regarded Swordsman. Once Patton graduated 46 out of 103, he was appointed as a second lieutenant in the cavalry. Patton experienced many struggles while growing up, including suffering from dyslexia and other learning-bas ed challenges while always remaining extremely self-conscious. Martin Blumenson tells his story so effortlessly—having served as a historical officer during World War II, Blumenson is an expert.