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| Obituary for a Patriot: Maj. Gen. George S. Patton Dies at 80 |
| 2004-07-01 |
| Posted by:Dragon Fly |
| #6 Looks like another reason has just been provided to despise Jimmy Carter. As if any more are needed, unless you like piling on (and I do). |
| Posted by: Raj 2004-07-01 1:06:08 PM |
| #5 I remember pictures of him drinking out of a VC skull when he was over there. Bet that would go over real big these days. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2004-07-01 12:34:41 PM |
| #4 [H]e was about to be named commander of U.S. armored forces in Germany. It was 1980, Jimmy Carter was president, and when the Soviets objected to so able a son of their old enemy being given such a command, Carter flinched and Patton retired in disgust. Should have held on a few more months 'til Ronnie took office. He would have told the Sovs where to stick their opinion. |
| Posted by: Dar 2004-07-01 12:03:36 PM |
| #3 As a colonel he commanded the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam and rose to the rank of major general when he was about to be named commander of U.S. armored forces in Germany. It was 1980, Jimmy Carter was president, and when the Soviets objected to so able a son of their old enemy being given such a command, Carter flinched and Patton retired in disgust. Looks like another reason has just been provided to despise Jimmy Carter. |
| Posted by: Bomb-a-rama 2004-07-01 12:01:10 PM |
| #2 If I remember the story correctly, he was ready to invade North Vietnam when the Pentagon found out. He was then quickly moved to another assignment and the story hushed up. Just a chip off the old block. God bless him. |
| Posted by: Steve 2004-07-01 8:40:40 AM |
| #1 Perhaps Elvis will play at the funeral. Nevermind.... I remember the kid now. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2004-07-01 8:35:35 AM |