Few American generals have left such an indelible mark on military history as George S. Patton. "Old Blood and Guts," as he was affectionately known due to his matter-of-fact and typically exuberant ...
On April 28, 1918, the 1st Light Tank Battalion was organized at Bourg, France, with Lieutenant Colonel George S. Patton, Jr., in command. Patton had been the first soldier assigned to the fledgling ...
BEVERLY — Master Sergeant Leo J Vaillancourt, 95, was a gunner on a M46 Patton tank in Korea. The sight of WWII tanks at a recent Weekend Warrior event here brings back memories for the 20-year Army ...