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To: Mr Rogers

This has been a guiding principle of our armed forces since the revolution. An officer that has to use physical force to lead his men, deserves to have his rank insignia ripped off his collars and drummed out of the service. That type of conduct was acceptable in the Soviet Armed services or the Japanese army and Navy, not in our services. Physical abuse is a poor substitute for leadership.


76 posted on 01/04/2015 12:11:01 PM PST by X Fretensis (How)
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To: X Fretensis

Hmmm...Patton obviously disagreed with you. So do I, and I spent 25 years in the USAF.

Patton wasn’t leading his men by physical force. If you believe he was, then you don’t know much about the military or men.

Same with showing anger or cussing. A good ass chewing and righteous anger can do wonders, but it is now frowned on.

You also might want to learn more about just what sort of physical pressure was used in the Soviet or Japanese armies before comparing what Patton did to their practices.


79 posted on 01/04/2015 12:27:17 PM PST by Mr Rogers (Can you remember what America was like in 2004?)
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