PATTON

Johnny Ray Villalobos

TEKS
113.41.C.7.F
evaluate the military contributions of leaders during World War II,
including Omar Bradley, Dwight Eisenhower, Douglas MacArthur,
Chester A. Nimitz, George Marshall, and George Patton;
We will analyze the major military contributions of General George S.
Patton during World War II. We will understand the impact of persona
on an individuals success as a leader.

VIDEO
Patton
20th Century Fox, 1970
http://j.mp/1Ip2pdq

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

First thoughts on Patton?
Thoughts on Patton with prior knowledge?

WHO WAS GEORGE PATTON JR.?

November 11th, 1885 -December 21st, 1945
Christian faith but believed in reincarnation
Flashy, proper uniform
Fought at the front
Shamed those he felt needed improvement
Adored the wounded and brave
Was respected most by German generals

MILITARY CAMPAIGNS: NORTH AFRICA

November 8, 1942- Landed at beach in North Africa,
defeated the Vichy French by November 11.
March 6-Took control of U.S. II Corps.
March 17, 1943-Won Battle of El Guettar, soon took all of
North Africa

INVAISION OF SICILY
July 10, 1943-7th US Army landed at beach, meant to support British
forces.
July 21, 1943-Took city of Palermo
August 16, 1943-Took Messina
Controversy-Killed two mules
Two slapping incidences, story leaked to public

EUROPE
Patton was not allowed to participate in Invasion of
Normandy.
He was stationed in Europe as a decoy.
August 1-31, 1944-Patton moves rapidly through Europe,
runs out of gas.
Battle of Metz was a costly victory.

Battle of the Bulge

December, 1944- Pattons troops were fighting near
Saarbrucker
Patton pulls all six division, begin march north
Prayer for fair weather
Patton supplies relief at Battle of the Bulge

GROUP WORK
Break into two groups
One group will prepare to argue that Pattons persona
hindered his success as a military leader.
The other group will prepare to argue that Pattons
persona increased his success as a military leader.

Discussion
Everyone will speak for up to a minute
Focus on evidence

CLOSING ASSESSMENT
Draw a caricature of Patton as you
see him
Include text to explain the drawing
Consider personality and actions

CONCLUSION
Military accomplishments are dependent on the leaders goals
Public persona can limit or expand a leaders potential
Legacies change with time but the individual must be seen in context
to be understood