US Army

Major General George S. Patton, Jr.

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On April 4, 1941 he was promoted to major general and made Commanding General (CG) of the 2nd Armored Division. Patton strongly emphasized the need for armored forces to stay in constant contact with opposing forces. “Tanks are new and special weapon - newer than as special, and certainly as valuable as the airplane” - said he...