[Milsurplus] Blood n Guts

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At 04:43 PM 11/11/2013, Glen Zook wrote:
>Patton did not have "pearl handled" revolvers.  The revolvers had 
>ivory grips.  Patton made it widely known that the grips were ivory 
>and not "pearl".
>
>As for being a "bastard":  He might have been.  But, his troops 
>would follow him to the ends of the earth if necessary!  Unlike most 
>commanders, he often led from the front of his troops rather than 
>from behind the lines.

Had the pleasure of meeting and conversing with Patton's grandson.
(George Patton Waters, son of Patton's daughter Beatrice)

He admitted that his grandfather was "arrogant."  :-)

By the way, Mr. Waters is almost the "spittin' image"
of his grandfather.   Waters was a Navy officer, but did
not make it a career.

Perry   w8au