He Ran Toward the Enemy Alone — Patton Stopped His Entire Army to Watch
In August 1944, in northern France, General George S. Patton stood at a forward observation point on a ridge above a valley. He had his binoculars, his maps, and his officers around him, conducting a standard forward assessment. Below, a company of the 4th Infantry Division was pinned down in an open field. A German … Read more