Don't know if he was great. But I do know what he did to the Bonus Army marchers in DC. But, we didn't get taught how tyrannical our "heroes" were in our "state sponsored" propaganda centers called public school. Dano
Heh.. my high school history covered the bonus army and the response from the government. Though my time in high school history was in the early 1980s.
From what I've read McArthur was there and really feeling his "Cheerios". Patton later admitted he was disgusted by certain aspects of the "exercise". Patton was really a man of duty and honor. The fact that one of the members of the "Bonus Army" was an old comrade who had saved his life, dragging him from a foxhole in WW1, would eat at his soul from the day he learned that fact forward. A lot of what people think they know in regards to Patton has been gained by watching the 1970 movie bearing his name. Patton wasn't perfect, but he was incredibly "awesome". I'd encourage anyone who loves military history, American History, WW 1 and WW 2 History to read the book "Patton: A Genius for War". It isn't directly related to the documentary mentioned in Ken's article, but is well researched with many credits and sources acknowledged. https://www.amazon.com/Patton-Genius-War-Carlo-DEste/dp/0060927623/ref=sr_1_2?crid=37U1NICUZKTKU&dchild=1&keywords=patton+a+genius+for+war&qid=1606444602&sprefix=Patton%3A+A+g%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-2
I am a documentary junkie. Thanks for that Jeffery somehow I never heard that story. Damn school system. Had two uncles, twins one lost in Sicily fighting under Patton. Patton claimed the 45th infantry was some of the toughest fighten sons a bitches in the Army. Makes me proud.
You are welcome BCCL. For more about the Bonus Army debacle and other tyrannical acts, read "Unintended Consequences" by John Ross. For the most part, the book is fictional, but the first part is a condensed U.S. History lesson that is really good. This particular Amazon ad has them ranging from $502-80.65. No way I'd pay that. Search online. There are "free" copies of the book available in PDF format. Check Ebay too for paperback copies. After you read it, you'll get the meaning of "WWHBD" (what would Henry Bowman do?).
Patton denied knowing Joseph Angelo (the man who saved his life in WWI) when he asked to speak to him after being released by the police. He said he didn't know him and to never allow him to get near him again. Later he told other officers that Angelo had saved his life and he and his mother had supported him, but that the political consequences of being seen with him would be disastrous.
This interview from the 70s indicates Angelo didn't hold it against him though.
And, if any of you don't know...accurate press in St. Louis has restarted printing of this fine novel. And it only is 39.00$ You don't have to buy one at the crazy $$ the used ones are listed for on the internet.
I wonder how Patton would have responded to the Chinese attack on America and the west....or MacArthur, for that matter, especially after he warned Truman in the early 50's....
Don't know if he was great. But I do know what he did to the Bonus Army marchers in DC. But, we didn't get taught how tyrannical our "heroes" were in our "state sponsored" propaganda centers called public school.
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Patton and Major Eisenhower...
DeleteMacArthur was there too.
DeleteHeh.. my high school history covered the bonus army and the response from the government.
ReplyDeleteThough my time in high school history was in the early 1980s.
Hoover City, I think Eisenhower was part of that charge too.
ReplyDeleteFrom what I've read McArthur was there and really feeling his "Cheerios". Patton later admitted he was disgusted by certain aspects of the "exercise". Patton was really a man of duty and honor. The fact that one of the members of the "Bonus Army" was an old comrade who had saved his life, dragging him from a foxhole in WW1, would eat at his soul from the day he learned that fact forward. A lot of what people think they know in regards to Patton has been gained by watching the 1970 movie bearing his name. Patton wasn't perfect, but he was incredibly "awesome". I'd encourage anyone who loves military history, American History, WW 1 and WW 2 History to read the book "Patton: A Genius for War". It isn't directly related to the documentary mentioned in Ken's article, but is well researched with many credits and sources acknowledged.
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I am a documentary junkie. Thanks for that Jeffery somehow I never heard that story. Damn school system. Had two uncles, twins one lost in Sicily fighting under Patton. Patton claimed the 45th infantry was some of the toughest fighten sons a bitches in the Army. Makes me proud.
DeleteYou are welcome BCCL. For more about the Bonus Army debacle and other tyrannical acts, read "Unintended Consequences" by John Ross. For the most part, the book is fictional, but the first part is a condensed U.S. History lesson that is really good. This particular Amazon ad has them ranging from $502-80.65. No way I'd pay that. Search online. There are "free" copies of the book available in PDF format. Check Ebay too for paperback copies. After you read it, you'll get the meaning of "WWHBD" (what would Henry Bowman do?).
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Patton denied knowing Joseph Angelo (the man who saved his life in WWI) when he asked to speak to him after being released by the police. He said he didn't know him and to never allow him to get near him again. Later he told other officers that Angelo had saved his life and he and his mother had supported him, but that the political consequences of being seen with him would be disastrous.
DeleteThis interview from the 70s indicates Angelo didn't hold it against him though.
https://medium.com/joseph-t-angelo-the-bonus-army/patton-arrested-man-who-saved-him-4708ba12d52b
I think Patton was a great man, and fantastic general, but he wasn't perfect. Damn close though, especially as a general.
And I'm really looking forward to John Ross' next book.
DeleteAnd, if any of you don't know...accurate press in St. Louis has restarted printing of this fine novel. And it only is 39.00$ You don't have to buy one at the crazy $$ the used ones are listed for on the internet.
DeleteMy old man drove a tank for 3rd armored.
ReplyDeleteI wonder how Patton would have responded to the Chinese attack on America and the west....or MacArthur, for that matter, especially after he warned Truman in the early 50's....
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