Abrams was known as an aggressive and successful armor commander.
General George Patton said of him:
"I'm supposed to be the best tank commander in the Army, but I have one peer — Abe Abrams.
He's the world champion
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The indomitable "Chesty" Puller saw the situation with his own brand of logic:
"Those poor bastards," he said.
"They've got us right where we want them. We can fire in any direction now!"