[morphing libertarian]

You mention 2 or three accomplishments all of which you discount. Apparently, according to you, Patton’s strength was being in the right place at the right time and schussing weak opponents .

Also, you put the lie to the Germans respect of Patton. Apparently, they were poor judges of military commanders.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

Perhaps, then, you can tell what bursts of military genius Patton exhibited. Because I just can't think of what battle he won with some master stroke that only he was capable of, apart from the actions in December, 1944 I mentioned. As for the Germans, I never discount them telling their interrogators what they wanted to hear.

The fact is that Patton was a compulsive self promoter, at a time when the American press was looking for a heroic commander. It was a match made in heaven, with little substance behind it. I just don't buy the hype.