PATTON’S PRAYER

            The movie “Patton” made Patton’s prayer famous, but it was not entirely accurate.  In December, 1944 Gen. George Patton’s Third Army was in Belgium participating in the Saar Campaign.  Patton had become famous for his hard-charging style, but the rain, fog, and floods had stalled his offensive.  He was Read more…

OPERATION FORTITUDE

            One reason the Allies chose Normandy as the D-Day invasion site was it would be a surprise.  That element of surprise was crucial and needed to be maintained.  Fortunately, the Germans (specifically Hitler) were fixated on the Allies doing what they would do –  invade the closest place to Read more…