nemy until September, pausing only when his tanks ran dry on fuel, and cleared the rest of France of German presence. (Bio 1).This strong show of leadership gave Patton some good press once again. “Patton’s flamboyant character, his caustic remarks to his troops, the pearl-handled pistols he wore on his hips, and most of all his performance combined to make him a national hero”(1). Patton liked being an American icon and in the spotlight, so he was disappointed when Eisenhower gave Britain General Montgomery full control of the scarce supplies. These supplies were crucial in the transportation of troops across Europe, in order to advance and drive the enemy out. Patton overcame the odds and drove the 3rd Army over the Rhine River and through Germany before Montgomery could even assemble his men across the river. (1). After this impressive embarkment of crossing the Rhine, Patton was asked to cut the ceremonial ribbon at the inauguration of the Rhine Bridge, which was built by the Allies. When Major General Ewart G. Plank offered him the scissors for the ritual, Patton responded “‘What are you taking me for, Plank,’ he grunted, ‘a tailor? Goddamnit, General, give me a bayonet’”(Farago 49). The response from a true soldier at heart.In his final months, Patton received his most negative criticism. This was because after the German’s had surrendered, he continued to use former Nazi’s as his chief advisors while he continued his stay in Germany. This was actually an intelligent move, as they were used to dealing with their own people and knew how to handle domestic German situations. The citizens back home though did not agree with his decision and Eisenhower was forced to relieve him of duties until his untimely death. (Bio 1).Another reason that he was relieved of his duties was because of his vocal opinion about the Russians. He wanted to immediately turn on ...
