- George Smith Patton Jr. was a general in the United States Army who commanded the Seventh United States Army in the Mediterranean and European theaters of World War II.
- He was an aggressive leader and a master of armored warfare.
- Patton was also known for his controversial personality and his sometimes harsh treatment of his troops.
- Despite these flaws, Patton was a highly effective commander who played a major role in the Allied victory in World War II.