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  • Obama to help unveil "realistic" military plan

    01/04/2012 1:23:50 PM PST · by Justaham · 41 replies
    Reuters ^ | 1-4-12 | Laura MacInnis
    President Barack Obama will join top Pentagon commanders to unveil a new "more realistic" vision for the military, including cuts to ground force numbers as a result of budget strains, officials familiar with the plans said on Wednesday. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will hold a news conference fleshing out the contents of the strategic review of U.S. security interests after Obama's brief remarks on Thursday at the Pentagon, the officials said. They said the review would emphasize military investment in Asia as well as air and maritime power, while...
  • General Patton's "Blood and Guts" Speech the Troops (Warning Language)

    03/17/2003 5:26:05 AM PST · by The Magical Mischief Tour · 21 replies · 5,443+ views
    General Patton
    The Speech Given somewhere in England on June 5th, 1944 "Be seated." Men, this stuff that some sources sling around about America wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight, is a crock of bullshit. Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle. You are here today for three reasons. First, because you are here to defend your homes and your loved ones. Second, you are here for your own self-respect, because you would not want to be anywhere else. Third, you are here because you are real men and all real...
  • "AMERICANS ARE WINNERS"

    12/27/2004 8:43:40 AM PST · by reagankid · 12 replies · 985+ views
    The Speech Somewhere in England June 5th, 1944 General Patton arose and strode swiftly to the microphone. The men snapped to their feet and stood silently. Patton surveyed the sea of brown with a grim look. "Be seated", he said. The words were not a request, but a command. The General's voice rose high and clear. "Men, this stuff that some sources sling around about America wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight, is a crock of bullshit. Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle. You are here today for...