It was a bitterly cold March day, and the 300 men who were to serve on General Patton's Third Army staff were all standing outside, waiting for him. Suddenly a voice announced, "The Army commander!" ...
Key Points and Summary - The M48 Patton, America's first main battle tank, was introduced in 1952 to dominate the early Cold War battlefield. -It served as the armored backbone for the U.S. Army and ...
In September 1944, the Battle of Arracourt saw General Patton’s Third Army face off against a superior German force packed with Panther tanks. Despite being outgunned, American crews in 75mm Shermans ...