My father was a tank commander in the 2nd armored division 3rd army he fought in north africa and through europe with Patton--he said that Patton could be crass and abrasive but his men would follow him into hell and kick Satans ass if he ordered it.We had a Patton but he retired Gen.Tommy Franks.
Man,I thought Tommy Franks looked like a hick from the sticks when he went into Afghanistan, but damn did he win me over. I'm a huge Rumsfeld backer, but if he ever left I'd sure love to see Gen'l Franks in there.