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To: swilhelm73
Patton was "counseled" on many occasions and his military career suffered as a result.
2 posted on 02/04/2005 3:11:31 PM PST by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: billorites

But they kept him around for when they needed him.

Neither Eisenhower nor Bradley were stupid. Though they were good politicians.


3 posted on 02/04/2005 3:14:17 PM PST by buwaya
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To: billorites

Regardless, it is too bad all our generals and politicians don't think like Patton did. Wars would end much quicker.


6 posted on 02/04/2005 3:34:26 PM PST by Dont_Tread_On_Me_888 (John Kerry--three fake Purple Hearts. George Bush--one real heart of gold.)
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