George S.Patton

American War Hero

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1943

Patton commanded the II Corps during the North African campaign of World War II

04 Mar 1943

Leadership Transition of Commanding Generals in I and II Armored Corps During Early 1943

09 Jan 1943

1942

Patton's Command of the Western Task Force During World War II Operations in 1942

08 Nov 1942

Patton leads Operation Torch in North Africa

08 Nov 1942

Patton leads Operation Torch in North Africa

General George S. Patton served as the Commanding General of the London Base Command

06 Aug 1942

Patton Succeeds Scott as Commander of I Armored Corps

15 Jan 1942

1941

General Patton's Leadership During the Tennessee Maneuvers in June 1941

Jun 1941

General Patton's Leadership During the Tennessee Maneuvers in June 1941

1940

Patton's mass exercise showcased the capabilities of armored warfare

Dec 1940

Patton was appointed as the Commander of the 2nd Brigade

16 Jul 1940

1939

Patton's schooner built by John G. Alden

1939

Patton's schooner built by John G. Alden

1938

Leadership Transitions in the 5th and 3rd Cavalry Commands During Late 1930s

Dec 1938

Promotion of Patton to Colonel and Command of the 5th Cavalry

24 Jul 1938

1937

George S. Patton served as the Director of Instruction at the Cavalry School

Aug 1937

1935

Conflict Between Patton and Hawaiian Division Leadership During 1935 G-2 Assignment

1935

1934

Promotion of Patton to Lieutenant Colonel

01 Mar 1934

1932

Major Patton's Role as Executive Officer of the 3rd Cavalry During Military Operations in July 1932

28 Jul 1932

1923

Patton Rescues Children from Drowning After Yacht Incident in August 1923

Aug 1923

1922

Rescue Efforts Following the Destruction of Knickerbocker Theatre During January 1922 Blizzard

Jan 1922

Rescue Efforts Following the Destruction of Knickerbocker Theatre During January 1922 Blizzard

1920

Major Patton Relinquishes Command of the 304th Tank Brigade in September 1920

30 Sep 1920

Patton reverted to his permanent rank of Captain in the Regular Army

30 Jun 1920

1919

Patton leaves France for New York City

02 Mar 1919

1918

Patton becomes temporary colonel in Tank Corps

17 Oct 1918

Patton becomes temporary colonel in Tank Corps

Colonel Patton's Actions with Tank Corps During A.E.F. Operations Near Cheppy, France

26 Sep 1918

General Patton's Post-World War I Career Developments and Historical Context

26 Sep 1918

General Patton's Military Engagement in Bourg, France During World War I

26 Sep 1918

General Patton's Military Engagement in Bourg, France During World War I

Patton leads tanks at Battle of Saint-Mihiel

12 Sep 1918

Patton leads tanks at Battle of Saint-Mihiel

Promotion to Lieutenant Colonel and Attendance at Command and General Staff College

03 Apr 1918

Patton promoted to major and receives first tanks

26 Jan 1918

1917

Patton assigned to establish AEF Light Tank School

10 Nov 1917

Patton promoted to captain and joins Pershing's staff

15 May 1917