General Patton was one of the greatest commanders in World War 2. George Smith Jr. Patton was
born in San Gabriel, California on November 11, 1885. His parents were George Patton and Ruth Wilson.
Patton was in a family of distinguished soldiers. Patton as a little boy wanted to become a hero. When his dad
Read to him about ancient Greece, Patton would always dream about being a big hero as his favorites Homer,
Iliad, and Odyssey. He was a smart boy Patton at the age seven he had learned how to read maps. Unusual for a
normal child, though Patton didn't read words until he was twelve. Later he was sent to Stephen Cutter Clarks
Classical School, where he caught up on all the missed work. He always wanted to go to West Point, to reach all
his goals as a general. There were no openings so he had to attend a Military Institute in Virginia. As soon as
there was an opening at West Point, he jumped for the opportunity. There in west Point he played football. While
playing football he, suffered from broken nose and arms. He was a great athlete. In 1909 he graduated, ranked
46th out of 103. Later in that same year he met Bee Ayer and married her. Soon afterward, in 1942 he
commanded for one year in World War 2. Patton and his anger got him delayed until August for slapping a
soldier in 1944. That same year he was promoted to be the permanent rank of major general in 1944, he was also
given command of the 3rd Army. He was removed in October 1945 to take control of the U.S 15th Army. Also in
July 1943 he commanded the 7th Army invasion. Through all his wars and armies he got the name of "Old Blood
and Guts" because of all his tough language. In 1942 – 1943 North African campaign was against Field
Marshal Pommels forces in Tunisia. His help liberated five towns in just a month. General Patton was a great
Man for all the battles he fought during his
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