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“There are three ways that men get what they want; by planning, by working, and by praying. Any great military operation takes careful planning, or thinking. Then you must have well-trained troops to carry it out: that's working. But between the plan and the operation there is always an unknown. That unknown spells defeat or victory, success or failure. It is the reaction of the actors to the ordeal when it actually comes. Some people call that getting the breaks; I call it God. God has His part, or margin in everything, That's where prayer comes in.”

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George S. Patton
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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