I hope you will all bear with me on this post since I feel compelled to do it.
Last August 27,Parnell asked me a question about the 3rd Army's taking
of Trier,Germany. Actually one of the oldest cities in the world. Historians
claim it existed back at the time of Jesus was in Jeruselum.
Unfortunately,I was so occupied with the fact that I am my wife's primary
care taker that it slipped my mind in that confusion.(Easy to do). I have
recently emailed him to apologize but felt I should also do it publically for
two reasons (1) I owe him that much and (2) you might also enjoy the
story of the 3rd Army's taking of Trier.
Having gone through Luxembourg and heading East we took Trier.
However, to see what General Patton was really like I submit the
following which I should have written to Parnell back in August 2006
(It's in my latest email to him)
The anecdote below should correct this oversight and answer your
question. The whole incident was the talk all over the ETO after it
had happened:
Here's the story:-
There's a funny story about the capture of Trier that shows the differences
between General Patton and General Bradley and their ability to judge a
military situation. After the battle was already won and the Third Army had
taken the city, General Patton received a message from General Bradley.
The message said, "Bypass Trier. It would take too many divisions to
capture it." Patton's humorous reply to Bradley was, "Have already taken
city, do you want me to give it back?"
NOTE:-The people at SHAEF had declared that at least three(3) divisions
would be required to take Trier but we(3rd Army) did it with two(2)!!
That wasn't easy BUT.............
If interested Google Trier and read about the city it's quite a good read
Sgtleo. 