Villa's head bodyguard. In 1914, when World War I broke out in France Patton asked to serve under the French cavalry, but his request was denied. However shortly after the Poncho Villa escapades ended, General Pershing was sent to Europe to command in World War I. When General Pershing left for Europe, he promoted Patton to Captain and took Patton with him to Europe to serve under him during World War I. Shortly after Patton arrived in Europe, he asked to transfer the British Tank Corps. This time his request was granted. Patton helped led the British Tank Corps to victory at Cabri. Patton learned much of his knowledge of mechanized fighting while serving
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