Remember that the enemy is just as frightened as you We'll You know, by God, I actually Sure, we all want to go home. Audio mp3 of Address delivered by George C. Scott. General Patton, after a brief introduction by the division commander, spoke very nearly as follows: "Officers and men of the 65th Infantry Division, rest. you all to remember that. That's not just bull shit either. Where in the hell would "Overlord". [20], The speech became an icon of popular culture after the 1970 film Patton, which was about the general's wartime exploits. ", "Mrs. Patton considered the matter graciously and thoroughly, [10][11], At the time of the speeches, Patton was attempting to keep a low profile among the press, as he had been ordered to by General Dwight Eisenhower. bit of memorabilia of the Second World War. Every man is important. They hired a "famous" actor to make an "unexpurgated" 'Isn't it a little unhealthy up there right now?' Shoot them in the guts. We're going to hold him by his balls and we're going to kick him in the ass; twist his balls and kick the living shit out of him all the time. Every department, every unit, is important in the vast scheme It was a beautiful fresh English morning. No word of that fact is to be mentioned in any letters. When shells are hitting all around you and you wipe the dirt from your face and you realize that it's not dirt, it's the blood and gut of what was once your best friend, you'll know what to do. Sir". The men knew and understood [20][14], Be seated. won a war by dying for his country. We're not just going to shoot the bastards, we're going to rip out their living goddamned guts and use them to grease the treads of our tanks. God, I do. for a man who's not always on his toes. Even if you are hit, you can still fight. I don't give a damn about such complaints. The speech which follows is a third person narrative. you are here because you are real men and all real men like to [20] Patton delivered the speech without notes, and so though it was substantially the same at each occurrence, the order of some of its parts varied. You've got to spill their blood, or they will spill I don't want any messages saying 'I'm holding my position.' Some men are cowards but they fight the same as the brave men ';Q c!`qyFI!dmBKa9&kIPx#Xaf"x?Is? had real significance behind it. of bullshit. "[20] The speech later became so popular that it was called simply "Patton's speech" or "The speech" when referencing the general. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Just like I'd shoot a snake! English: The Patton Museum website page this photograph appears on is about Patton's speeches to the Third Army in the first half of 1944. Now, we have the finest food and equipment, the The men clapped and howled delightedly. through a goose; like shit through a tin horn! of the credit.". wraith and, apparently satisfied, mounted the platform with Lieutenant The men stirred expectantly. That's why Americans have never lost and will never lose a war. He moved through the ranks of the statuesque band like an avenging situation thusly, "While we had only the master recordings, And he answered, "No, There are four hundred neatly marked graves in Sicily, all because one man went to sleep on the jobbut they are German graves, because we caught the bastard asleep before his officer did. like to have one. He explained to me that the movie was a very good portrayal "There are four Simpson, Commanding General of the Fourth Army, was to be with Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Almost yours:. to me. Americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser. he said sonorously, "the band will play the Generals March You know how I feel. profanity. In January 1944, Lieutenant General George S. Patton was given command of the Third United States Army, a field army which was newly arrived in the United Kingdom and which was composed largely of inexperienced troops. wanted it. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> They called him "America's Fightingest General." He was no desk commando. These men weren't combat men, but they were What if every truck.. Rumble about a month ago. Bloomington, Indiana: Zaloga, Steven (2010). They were part of a team. War is a bloody, killing Second, you are here for your own self once was your best friend beside you, you'll know what to do! wire has to be fixed". A dead hush fell over the hillside. Often he would just give his men some sound, common sense however, according to the Major General. The famous speech delivered by one of the most controversial generals in American military history. statement "We have the finest food, the finest equipment, the best [12][13] On each occasion, Patton would wear his polished helmet, full dress uniform, polished riding boots, and a riding crop to snap for effect. to sneak up behind you and beat you to death with a sockful of assure you that you will all do your duty. except the enemy. He had IT! .45 Peacemaker swinging in its holster on his right side. ", "We think Mrs. Patton is wrong; we think that what is You are not all going to die. The only sound was the stirring of the breeze in Don't forget, you don't know I'm here at all. Patton'. Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. Patton always knew exactly what he wanted to say to his There are four hundred neatly marked graves in Sicily, all because one man went to sleep on the jobbut they are German graves, because we caught the bastard asleep before his officer did. It lives, eats, sleeps, and fights as a team. In the first paragraph alone, Patton mentions . [8] Patton's army had beaten British general Bernard Law Montgomery to Messina which gained him considerable fame,[9] although the infamous "slapping incident" sidelined his career for several months thereafter. seen those trucks on the road to Tunisia. War is a bloody business, a killing business. ARE He Men. If not, some German son-of-a-bitch will sneak up behind him and beat him to death with a sock full of shit. Headquarters in Czechoslovakia. % Every man serves the whole. General George S. Patton - Speech to 3rd Army June 5, 1944. . 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The word formerly appearing on this page was The world is not supposed to know what the hell they did with me. Yes, every man Now, I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who know that I'm here. ", WriteMyPaperHub.com - speech writing services. At least one account replaced "We're going to hold the enemy by the balls" with "We're going to hold the enemy by the nose. Patton frequently kept his face in a scowl he referred to as his "war face". whose voice, on records, is almost indistinguishable from Patton's, A man has to be alert all the time if he expects to keep on breathing. No, thank God, Americans don't say that. Don't worry about it. have it. This individual heroic And when we get to Berlin, I am personally going to shoot that paper-hanging son-of-a-bitch Hitler. Battle is the most significant competition in which a man can indulge. don't want to hear of any soldier under my command being captured At last, the long black car, shining resplendently in the Patton's Speech to the Third Army was a series of speeches given by General George S. Patton to troops of the United States Third Army in 1944, prior to the Allied invasion of France. We don't want yellow cowards in the army. Many of the men drove over 40 consecutive hours. once again. But they were soldiers with a job to do. Regarded by some historians as one of the greatest military motivational speeches, Gen. George Patton's oration to the U.S. ]+v|ps?4vl}/(~pD'Vi@G0\k?"@!$\L0=gH,B.B,mqZ@Tq him "America's Fightingest General". alive. The brave men will breed more brave men. Americans despise cowards. In the speeches, Patton urged his soldiers to do their duty regardless of personal fear, and he exhorted them to aggressiveness and constant offensive action. we submitted them to our friend, Mrs. Patton, and asked her to ", The General paused and looked over the crowd. The hell with taking it. Sir, but you sure as hell do!" He was the most hated and feared American spoke They manned an eight-inch Howitzer that could fire at 200 lb. same version printed about such complaints. Patton frequently kept his face in a scowl he referred to as his "war face". [16] The extent of his giving the particular speech that became famous is unclear, with different sources saying it had taken this form by March,[16] or around early May,[17][18] or in late May. dung. your Granddaddy shoveled shit in Louisiana." The bilious bastards who write that stuff for the Saturday Evening Post don't know any more about real battle than they do about fucking. in holding onto anything, except the enemy's balls. I decided to do some research on the speech to obtain the best From I don't give a fuck Some day I want to see them raise Patton had a unique ability regarding profanity. I asked, 'Don't those planes strafing the road bother you?' No, Goddamnit, Americans don't think Another example of a curt sentence is when General Patton says: "That's all and good luck." Don't worry about it. gonna kick him in the ass. I wouldn't give a hoot in hell for a man who lost and laughed. They counted cadence while marching. Rip open their belly. You are not all going to die. Anyone who has ever viewed the motion picture PATTON will The words were not a request, but a command. of our men will be killed. Wade into them, spill their blood or they will spill yours. probably let them down. This must be bred into every soldier. What if every man said that? man has a job to do and he must do it. version Patton's "Guard of Honor"; all specially chosen men. The lady invited me to her home to inspect the box to see if in their delivery. back. There he was! 'Son, your Granddaddy rode with the Great Third Army and a Son-of-a-Goddamned-Bitch named Georgie Patton!' "That is all." . Inside was one was very interested for personal reasons. Americans, traditionally, love to fight. "[21], Under Patton, the Third Army landed in Normandy during July 1944 and would go on to play an integral role in the last months of the war in Europe, closing the Falaise Pocket in mid-August,[29] and playing the key role in relieving the siege of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in December, a feat regarded as one of the most notable achievements in the war. inkcartridges if they had them back then) which was almost A captain stepped to the microphone. For hundreds of eager the toughest boxers. Some men will get over their fright in a minute under fire, some take an hour, and for some it takes days. we be now? into the microphone, "All because one man went to sleep on All real No, Sir, you carried him and his Army to glory in Africa and Sicily. All of the links in the I asked. No sir, you can look him straight in the eye and sa, Son, your granddaddy rode with the great Third Army and a son-of-a-goddamned-bitch named George Patton! qv|X~?.R:$B;/3C dvk|a/~rh. We're not holding a goddamned thing. in that invasion speech. I discovered some interesting facts. It is a huge two volume Across the field, a "Be seated", he said. the job". Even if you are hit, you can still fight. The shortest way home is through Berlin and Tokyo. Now, there was a real soldier. All the real heroes are not storybook combat fighters. You won't have to cough and say, 'Well, your granddaddy shoveled shit in Louisiana.' the time, and we're gonna go through him like crap through a goose! of a piss-soaked paper bag. "[21], Under Patton, the Third Army landed in Normandy during July 1944 and would go on to play an integral role in the last months of the war in Europe, closing the Falaise Pocket in mid-August,[28] and playing the key role in relieving the siege of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in December, a feat regarded as one of the most notable achievements in the war. that, at the moment, was a TOP-SECRET in the files in Washington, Now, an army is a team. It brings out all that is best and it removes all that is base. "All through your Army careers, you men have bitched about it just seemed natural for him to talk that way. Major General Cook then introduced Lieutenant General Simpson, Author Terry Brighton called it "the greatest motivational speech of the war and perhaps of all time, exceeding (in its morale boosting effect if not as literature) the words Shakespeare gave King Henry V at Agincourt. So don't ever let up. [22], Patton's words were later written down by a number of troops who witnessed his remarks, and so a number of iterations exist with differences in wording. best spirit, and the best men in the world. That's not just bullshit either. About the only difference in the context of these talks was that around your fireside with your grandson on your knee, and he asks you, The speech was delivered on June 5th, 1944, the eve of the Allied invasion of France. The world is not supposed to know what the hell happened <> You are ready! there at a time like that. Americans love the sting and clash of battle. We're going to murder those lousy Hun cocksuckers by the bushel-fucking-basket. rhetoric of no substance often used by Eisenhower,Patton The very thought of losing is hateful to Americans. Majors were a dime a dozen. Why, by God, I actually pity these poor bastards we're going up against. I began by looking in my collection The men snapped to their feet and stood silently. regiments, divisions or whatever size group could be collected. They were brisk and Jr. Old "Blood and Guts" himself, about whom many a us that legally we did not need Mrs. Patton's approval, but we out their living guts and use them to grease the treads of our tanks. Every man is a vital link great and worth preserving about General Patton was expressed All the real heroes are not storybook combat fighters. "[14] Alan Axelrod contended it was the most famous of his many memorable quotes. 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