General George S. Patton Jr. was a prominent US Army officer in World War II, known for his aggressive, mobile warfare tactics, especially with tanks. He commanded the U.S. Seventh Army in the invasion of Sicily and later led the Third Army across France and into Germany, a decisive force during the Battle of the Bulge and the final push into Germany. His career was marked by both immense success and significant controversy, including slapping incidents with soldiers that nearly ended his career before he was reinstated to lead the Third Army.
