On Sept. 12, 1918, amid mud, smoke, and the thunder of advancing American forces during the St. Mihiel Offensive, two figures destined for fame crossed paths for the first time. It was fitting that ...

From the M26 Pershing to the M48 Patton, this video traces the evolution of American medium tanks named after General George S. Patton Jr. Explore engine upgrades, mechanical innovations, and ...

One of my boyhood heroes was General George Smith Patton Jr. (November 11, 1885-December 21, 1945). Patton was an early proponent of tank warfare, progressing from a foresighted lieutenant in World ...

This series covers the military career of the colorful General George S. Patton, with focus on his World War II action in Africa and Europe. A look at America's readiness for WWII.

Patton and Lt. Col. Lyle Bernard near Brolo, Sicily's north coast. (National Archives) “I didn’t get frightened until three weeks after it had begun, when I began to read the American papers and found ...