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“Now in war we are confronted with conditions which are strange. If we accept them we will never win. Since being realistic, as in mundane combats fistic, We will get a bloody nose and that's a sin.”

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George S. Patton

George S. Patton was an American military commander born on November 11, 1885, and died on December 21, 1945. Known for his unique leadership style and tactical prowess, Patton is one of the most controversial military figures in American history. more

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