yeah, I know the story...
I might add, that if you think it odd that patton was the only one hurt, being in the back seat, the back seat area in this car is a cavernous area. The distance to the barrier from your position sitting in the back seat is several feet.
it is quite likely that patton’s injury occurred simply as a result of being in that back seat.
BTW, I have ridden in this particular model of staff car. They used them as taxis for years at military bases all over the place.
“it is quite likely that patton’s injury occurred simply as a result of being in that back seat.”
That was his driver’s opinion. Patton gave the front seat to his favorite dog and took the back seat for himself.
Accidents like his are why we all wear seat belts today. The car stops but you don’t.