with him. (61). It was this reputation of a hardened man that stayed with General Patton throughout the rest of his life. “He had a reputation-they called him “Old-Blood-and-Guts” –but we weren’t prepared for what he’d be like in person, especially his richly profane vocabulary”(Stillman 1). Although in 1970 George C. Scott displayed an accurate portrayal of Patton, in the self-titled film, Patton’s true voice was very high pitched; not the low deep voice of Scott’s. (1).The Morocco attention he received quickly put Patton in the American eye and began his ascension in U.S. admiration. Citizens had started to hear about him and who he was and were beginning to watch for his results in the paper. After conquering his mission of regaining control of North Africa, Patton was then instructed to try and regain control of Italy. This would be no easy task as both the German’s and the Italian’s had heavy presence in this area. General Patton gathered his troops together and began instruction on the U.S. 7th Army. It was this campaign that would bring Patton his most fame and have his militaristic characteristics and brilliance shine. This invasion of Sicily showed Patton’s ability to overcome odds with advanced and often brave military tactics. He used daring assaults, rapid marches across Europe with exhausted men, and strategic use of armor with his barrage of tanks. (Bio 1).About the same time, Patton also started receiving negative criticism for his harsh leadership ways involving his troops. Not only were some of these tasks rigorous and inhumane, such as days without sleep or food, the more cruel ones were the true facts that he implanted in the men’s head causing mental agony. “‘Look to your right. Now look to your left. One of you won’t be around at the end of the war’”(Qtd Stillman 1). Patton also said, “&...
