The Death of a General: George S. Patton, Jr.
WebAt 5:55 p.m. on December 21, 1945, General George S. Patton, Jr. passed away in his sleep. A blood clot in his paralyzed body had worked its way to his heart, stopping it and ending the life of one of America’s greatest battlefield commanders.
George S. Patton - Wikipedia
WebSeverely injured in an auto accident, he died in Germany twelve days later, on December 21, 1945. Patton's colorful image, hard-driving personality, and success as a commander were at times overshadowed by his controversial public statements.
How Did Patton Die? Here's A Summary Of The Events - History
WebThe official cause of death was pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure. General George S. Patton Jr. was buried at mid-morning on December 24, 1945, in a grave dug by German prisoners of war. He was laid next to a Third Army soldier who had been killed in combat during the Battle of the Bulge.
George S. Patton - Death, WWII & Education - HISTORY
WebNov 9, 2009 · Patton died in Germany in December 1945 of pulmonary edema and congestive heart failure following an automobile accident.
George Patton | Facts, Biography, Quotes, World War II, & Death
WebApr 1, 2024 · George Patton (born November 11, 1885, San Gabriel, California, U.S.—died December 21, 1945, Heidelberg, Germany) was a U.S. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the European …
The Real Story of General George Patton, Jr's Death & Final Days
WebGeorge Patton died peacefully at 1755 hours on December 21, 1945. The previous afternoon it had been necessary to give him oxygen to restore his breathing and X-rays revealed that a small pulmonary embolism had obstructed his upper right lung.
General George S. Patton dies | December 21, 1945 | HISTORY
WebNov 16, 2009 · General George S. Patton, commander of the U.S. 3rd Army, dies from injuries suffered not in battle but in a freak car accident. He was 60 years old.
Patton's Death - Warfare History Network
WebThe death of General George S. Patton, Jr. was one of World War II’s most tragic incidents. This article appears in: November 2004. By Blaine Taylor. It was 11:45 am, on December 9, 1945, and former U.S.
How Did Gen. George S. Patton Die? - HistoryNet
WebDec 9, 2014 · Taken to the 130th Station Hospital in Heidelberg and put in a body cast, Patton seemed to improve, but on December 21 he developed pneumonia and, unknown to the doctors at the time, a lung embolism. He died in his sleep that night. Sincerely, Jon Guttman. Research Director. World History Group. More Questions at Ask Mr. History.
George Patton - Death, WW2 & Military Career - Biography
WebApr 3, 2014 · Famous Military Figures. George Patton. General George Patton led the Third Army in a very successful sweep across France during World War II in 1944. He was skilled at tank warfare. Photo:...
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