12-06-2004, 05:39 PM
Ah, old Monty and Patton. Yes, these two did have a bit of a rivalry going. The movie Patton shows this oh so well.
Flawed indeed, but as you said, they had the genes that make up great generals. Many of Patton's men still love the man and would have gone to the ends of the earth for him. Me, I liked his brashness. Sometimes a bit much, but he was his own man and you always knew where you stood with him. It's far better that than being a hypocrite.
So to Monty and Patton. Make you live on...
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"