Speaking of the times we live in, a leader like George in todays "Modern Military" would be kicked out on his ear. Certanly can't have a 4 Star runing around using foul language and having insperationl independent thought regarding the course of battles, mearly because he wins the war!
Speaking of the times we live in, a leader like George in todays "Modern Military" would be kicked out on his ear.Of course, Patton almost WAS thrown out on his ear for being un-PC after slapping some battle-fatigue casualties in Sicily. He took the heat when called for.
Incidentally, December 8 is my birthday, and Patton's famous words of that day help make it a fine, righteous day.