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ON THE eve of the Normandy invasion in 1944, General George S. Patton, addressing the men of the US Third Army, delivered a speech that would become legendary long before George C. Scott reenacted it on a Hollywood soundstage. "Americans love a winner," Patton growled, "and will not tolerate a loser. Americans despise cowards. Americans play to win - all the time. I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed. . . . The very thought of losing is hateful to an American." Nowadays, the thought of losing a war isn't as hateful to...

I just wanted to post a big THANK YOU to all the WWII vets out there on this day of infamy. You are all very much appreciated!!

Our Troops Rock!  Thank you for all you do!   For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.   Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!     ~ Hall of Heroes ~Famous quotes of Gen. George S. Patton              "A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week." “A good solution applied with vigor now is better than a perfect solution applied ten minutes later.” "America loves a winner, and will not tolerate a loser, this...

Our Troops Rock!  Thank you for all you do!   For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.   Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!     ~ Hall of Heroes ~Gen. George S. Patton             One of the most complicated military men of all time, General George Smith Patton, Jr. was born November 11, 1885 in San Gabriel, California. He was known for carrying pistols with ivory handles and his intemperate manner, and is regarded as one of the most...

Before the commencement of Operation Overlord. Somewhere in England "Men, this stuff that some sources sling around about America wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight, is a crock of bullshit. Americans love to fight, traditionally. All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle. You are here today for three reasons. First, because you are here to defend your homes and your loved ones. Second, you are here for your own self respect, because you would not want to be anywhere else. Third, you are here because you are real men and all real men like...

I didn't want to be the last Freeper to post this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyUX6wV1lBQ

A remake of Patton's famous speech .. adapted to the War On Terror. Tongue-in-cheek. A lot of fun. Get ready for a good laugh because *Patton* names-names .. and kicks behinds! Leftists won't like this .. but it all needs to be said .. and heard!

Please excuse me if this has already been posted but I think it is excellent

Maybe the White House should roll out "Old Blood and Guts" the next time it tries to explain why the U.S. is fighting in Iraq. A video posted on YouTube features the well-known scene from the movie "Patton," with George C. Scott standing in front of an enormous American flag. This time, however, the famous World War II general isn't urging his troops to defeat the Nazis on the eve of the Allied invasion of France — this version features the voice of comedian Mike Kaminski delivering a Patton-like explanation of why the U.S. is fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan, against...

Great overdub of George C. Scott's "giant flag" speech. Click here.

'Old Blood and Guts' Reappears in a New YouTube Role Wednesday, July 25, 2007 Maybe the White House should roll out "Old Blood and Guts" the next time it tries to explain why the U.S. is fighting in Iraq. A video posted on YouTube features the well-known scene from the movie "Patton," with George C. Scott standing in front of an enormous American flag. This time, however, the famous World War II general isn't urging his troops to defeat the Nazis on the eve of the Allied invasion of France — this version features the voice of comedian Mike Kaminski...

TO hear what Gen Patton would say today. It is good http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyUX6wV1lBQ&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Fhotair%2Ecom%2Farchives%2F2007%2F07%2F22%2Fvideo%2Dgen%2Dpatton%2Don%2Dthe%2Dwar%2Don%2Dterror%2Dharry%2Dreid%2F

Incredible speech of what Patton would have said about this Great War on Terror. Incredible! George S Patton's New Speech-Iraq & modern world

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 Tank Corps in November 1917. Shortly afterwards, he established the first Army Tank School at Bourg. The first two companies (200 men) reached the school on February 22, 1918. Because no American-made tanks had reached France, Patton had to rely on twenty-five borrowed French Renault tanks in training his men. Two of Patton's staff officers received orders to create a new patch for his men to wear...

After scoffing in my last column about the ridiculous Nobel Peace Prize nomination of former Vice President Chicken Little (aka Al Gore), I really had no intention of wasting any more time or thought on the issue of global warming for the foreseeable future. But then columnist Ellen Goodman weighed in with her arrogant opinion, and I just couldn't let it go. Wrote Ms. Goodman: "I would like to say we're at a point where global warming is impossible to deny. Let's just say that global warming deniers are now on a par with Holocaust deniers, though one denies the...

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day Free Republic made its debut in September, 1996, and the forum was added in early 1997.   Over 100,000 people have registered for posting privileges on Free Republic, and the forum is read daily by tens of thousands of concerned citizens and patriots from all around the country and the world. A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day was introduced on June 24, 2002. It's only a small room in JimRob's house where we can get to know one another a little better; salute and support our military and our leaders; pray for those in...

"Twice in my lifetime, America, the Arsenal of Democracy, has come from behind to insure victory. Is it not evident that should another war arise, those producing it will make every effort to see that the Arsenal of Democracy is knocked out in the first round? How this can be done I do not know, but I do know that the progress made in airplanes and self-propelled missiles is such that the possibility of an early knockout cannot be discounted." "Perhaps a good illustration of what I am trying to put across to you is this: When I went to...

The Secret of Victory by George S. Patton, Jr. Despite the years of thought and oceans of ink which have been devoted to the elucidation of war, it's secrets still remain shrouded in mystery. Indeed, it is due largely to the very volume of available information that the veil is so thick. War is an art and as such is not susceptible of explanation by fixed formulae. Yet, from the earliest time there has been an unending effort to subject it's complex and emotional structure to dissection, to enunciate rules for it's waging, to make tangible it's intangibility. One might...

November 11th is the general's birthday and he like Donald Rumsfeld, resigned during war. General Patton was relieved of his command and decided to resign and Rumsfeld ...well few know the real reason for his resignation...

George S. Patton, Jr.,Born: 11 November 1885 Birthplace: San Gabriel, California Died: 21 December 1945 (automobile crash) Best Known As: Commander of the U.S. Third Army in World War II Nickname: Old Blood and Guts Years of service: 1909 - 1945 Rank: General Commands: 3rd Cavalry Regiment U.S. 2nd Armored Division U.S. II Corps U.S. Seventh Army U.S. Third Army U.S. Fifteenth Army Battles/wars: Mexican Expedition World War I World War II Awards:Distinguished Service Cross (2) Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (2) Bronze Star Purple Heart George Smith Patton, Jr. was born in San Gabriel, California to George Smith...