Denis Leary based his new military character on a lifelong interest in Gen. George Patton
Actors often draw inspiration from real-life role models. Denis Leary has been a fan of Gen. George Patton his whole life.
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Mike Wells: Remembering 'General Patton's Prayer' at the Battle of the Bulge
It remains one of the most remarkable turns in battle in recorded history, and the press back home gave credit to “Patton’s ...
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Gen. Patton Called on His Entire Army to Pray 80 Years Ago Just Before a Crucial Battle Unfolded
Perhaps World War II Gen. George S. Patton’s finest hour as an American war leader came during the pivotal Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, when his army relieved the surrounded 101st ...
‘Grant us fair weather for Battle’: Afton event to honor Rev. George Metcalf, who helped craft Patton’s ‘fair-weather’ prayer
Metcalf grew up in St. Paul and served as Gen. George Patton’s personal chaplain during World War II. He was one of two ...
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Mike Wells: Remembering 'Patton's Prayer' 80 years later
It remains one of the most remarkable turns in battle in recorded history, and the press back home gave credit to “Patton’s ...
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General Patton's Iconic Firearms: Symbols of Leadership and Legacy
General George S. Patton, Jr.—probably the most colorful of all U.S. military leaders—has probably been best remembered for his leadership on the battlefield and his iconic firearms.
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When Gen. George Patton Called on God
Photo: Richard B. Levine/Lev Radin/Zuma Press On Dec. 8, an exasperated Patton asked his chief chaplain, James H. O’Neill, to compose a prayer for good weather. He ordered 250,000 copies to be ...
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A Gutsy Memory From the Battle of the Bulge
Without turning around, my grandfather growled: “Attention up your a—!” He continued with the surgery but felt someone approaching the operating table. It was Gen. George Patton.