Decades Ago, US Army General George Patton’s Advice on Leadership Remains One of the Greatest Military Quotes in Armed Forces History
In September 1918 a German machine gun shot George Patton through the thigh as he led the 304th Tank Brigade forward in the Meuse-Argonne. He kept directing the fight and received the Distinguished Service Cross.

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1 viewpointEven 82 Years Later, Patton’s Best US Army Line on Death Is Still the Greatest Quote in Military History for a Clear Reason
Decades Ago, US Army General George Patton’s Advice on Leadership Remains One of the Greatest Military Quotes in Armed Forces History
Decades Later, General George Patton’s Best US Army Line On Courage Is Still the Greatest Military Quote in Armed Forces History