[Lonesome in Massachussets]

John D. Eisenhower died today, a few days after the 69th anniversary of the events in the opening paragraphs. A wonderful read, from a true insider.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

General George S. Patton was assassinated to silence his criticism of allied war leaders claims new book

[Twotone]

Patton was certainly an interesting person. I enjoyed “Lucky Forward” by Lt. Col. Robert S. Allen.

[armydawg505]

Where are you George Patton!!!

[mass55th]

Hadn’t heard about John’s passing. Thanks for the info, and thanks for the outstanding article he wrote about Patton.

[bandleader]

While in Mexico(The Punitive Expedition),Lt. Patton had an unfortunate mishap with a Model 1911 that nearly cost him his “Manhood”.From thence(onward)he carried a”Single-Action Army”on his right hip along with a .357Magnum and various other guns.

[GreyFriar]

Thank you for posting this. John D. Eisenhower’s “The Bitter Woods” is one of the 3 best books on the Battle of the Bulge. the other two are Charles MacDonald’s “A Time for Trumpets” and the official Army history “The Ardennes: Battle of the Bulge” by Hugh M. Cole.

Cole’s Ardennes volume is available online from the US Army Center of Military History website at: http://www.history.army.mil/books/wwii/7-8/7-8_CONT.HTM

And for xone, I concur with Hiddi about Patton being quite conscious on avoiding casualties for his own soldiers. Dennis Showalter goes into this in his “Rommel & Patton” volume.