Battle is the most magnificent competition in which a human being can indulge.

It brings out all that is best.

It removes all that is base.

All men are afraid in battle.

The coward is the one who lets his fear overcome his sense of duty.

Duty is the essence of manhood.

General George S. Patton.

George Patton, known as Old blood and guts by many of his

soldiers, is considered one of the greatest generals in American military history and one of the

toughest, most courageous Americans who have ever lived. Known for his fiery temper,

the loyalty of his soldiers, and his strategic prowess, Patton was critical to the success

of the Allies on the Western Front in World War II, Patton was critical to the success of the Allies on the

Western Front in World War II. Patton was polarizing, both loved and hated by many, but respected by

most, including the Germans he fought against. His career was marked by numerous controversies,

including but not limited to allegedly ordering his men to massacre unarmed prisoners of war

and slapping and belittling traumatized soldiers in the hospital.

There were more triumphs in his career than controversies, though.

He did so much to help the Allies win World War II.

Patton truly believed he was literally born to fight,

that he had lived many lifetimes already

as other soldiers, and that war was his true purpose here on earth.

He was a very interesting dude.

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