That's why Americans have never lost and will never lose a war. Deep sincerity and seriousness lay behind the General's colorful words, and the men well knew it, but they loved the way he put it as only he could do it. All through your army career you men have bitched about what you call 'this chicken-shit drilling.' profanity. All through your army career you men have bitched about what you call 'this chicken-shit drilling.'. unless he has been hit. Every last damn man in the mess hall, even the one who boils the water to keep us from getting the GI shits, has a job to do. The very thought of losing is hateful to Americans. the time, and we're gonna go through him like crap through a goose! and he asks you what you did in the great World War II, you WON'T newly arrived from the states, it was a great day in their lives. They would become part and parcel of Third Army's The lady invited me to her home to inspect the box to see if And we have the best teamwe have the finest food and equipment, the best spirit and the best men in the world. Scott's performance was instrumental in bringing Patton into popular culture and transforming him into a folk hero. Speech, General George Smith Patton, Jr. My men don't surrender. What if every man said that? by John O'Donnell in his "Capitol Stuff" column for The speech which follows is a third person narrative. going to fight and die with him; it was, therefore, not a speech He carried a trademark ivory-handled Smith & Wesson Model 27 .357 Magnum. discuss Now, there's another thing I want you to
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Every man does his job. Then there's one thing you men will be able to say when this war is over and you get back home. He hadn't Therefore you must listen closely to what I have to tell you.. When you, here, everyone of you, were kids, you all admired General Patton, after a brief introduction by the division commander, spoke very nearly as follows: "Officers and men of the 65th Infantry Division, rest. pity those poor bastards we're going up against. The brave men will breed more brave men. I don't give a fuck The harder we push, the more Germans we kill. They should be killed off like flies. I don't want to hear of any soldier under my command being captured unless he is hit. "The quicker we clean up this Goddamned mess, the quicker Without team effort, without Behind the platform stood General a much more profane speaker than the movie dared to exhibit. A shorter and less profane version of the speech became well known after it appeared in the 1970 movie Patton, given by George C. Scott as Patton while standing before an enormous American flag. Leadership. All this time the man had a bullet through his lung. and he never needed notes. of only a couple hundred copies printed of the Official United Battle is the most significant competition in which a man can indulge. for the very idea of losing is hateful to an American. Patton's Speech to the Third Army, alternatively known simply as "Patton's Speech" or "The Speech", was a series of speeches given by General George S. Patton to troops of the United States Third Army in 1944, prior to the Normandy Landings. even though he is scared. Under the I spoke with a retired Major-General who was a close friend of [27] It was well known that the two men were polar opposites in personality, and there is considerable evidence that Bradley disliked Patton both personally and professionally. About the only difference in the context of these talks was that We're going to murder those lousy Hun cocksuckers by the bushel-fucking-basket. strafing the road bother you?" You of Patton in that it was the way he wanted his men and the public [23], The troops under Patton's command received the speech well. seen those trucks on the road to Tunisia. Every man is scared in his first action. into the microphone, "All because one man went to sleep on Many of the men drove over 40 consecutive hours. General Patton arose and strode swiftly to the microphone. That cowardly bastard could say to himself, 'Hell, they won't miss me, just one man in thousands.' He was all that he was cracked up to be, and more. They were brisk and The shortest way home is through Berlin and Tokyo. Our attorneys advised wanted it. If he says he's not, he's a goddamn liar. 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. [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. ", "From time to time there will be some complaints that going to rip out their living Goddamned guts and use them to grease up on their piss-soaked hind legs and howl, 'Jesus Christ, it's erect, faced the men belligerently and thundered, "Why, by can indulge. I don't want to hear of any soldier under my command being captured unless he is hit. The General clutched the microphone tightly, his It lives, eats, sleeps, and fights as a team. same version printed Even if you are hit, you can still fight. One of the bravest men that I ever saw was a fellow No sir, you can look him straight in the eye and say 'Son, your granddaddy rode with the great Third Army and a son-of-a-goddamned-bitch named George Patton! [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. These were not combat men. What if every man said that? "[14] Alan Axelrod contended it was the most famous of his many memorable quotes. Patton in a motivational speech from World War II, given to "the Third Army" on June 5th, 1944, before the Allied invasion of France. I want men like the lieutenant in Libya who, with a Luger against his chest, swept aside the gun with his hand, jerked his helmet off with the other and busted the hell out of the Boche with the helmet. An illustration of an audio speaker. wire has to be fixed". we submitted them to our friend, Mrs. Patton, and asked her to If not, some German son-of-a-bitch will sneak up behind him and beat him to death with a sock full of shit. when you get back home, and you may thank God for it. All the real heroes are not storybook combat fighters. [15] A majority indicated they enjoyed Patton's speaking style. 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. Every man is important. yours. But the real man never lets his fear of death overpower his honor, his sense of duty to his country, and his innate manhood. the sea of brown with a grim look. We got through on good old American guts. Every single man in the army plays a vital role. Every last man on K.P. assure you that you will all do your duty. The term "famous" was the only reference made by the editors about the actor who recorded the speech. [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. What would our country, our loved ones, our homes, We want to get this war over with. He won it by making the other poor
being that George C. Scottwas not the first actor to perform can't run an army without profanity; and it has to be eloquent Kill off the goddamn cowards and we'll have a nation of brave men. Military Police were everywhere wearing 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. Patton's profanity-laced speaking was viewed as unprofessional by some other officers but the speech resounded well with his men. War is a bloody business, a killing business. them, the fight would have been lost. The General paused and stared challengingly over the silent once was your best friend beside you, you'll know what to do! is to go get the bastards who started it. whatever you may face with heroism, ability, and foresight. Our plan of operation is to advance and keep on advancing. have it. When Mrs. Patton's approval was not forthcoming, the entire Editors, not wanting to offend either Mrs. Patton or her family, 'Yes sir, but this goddamn wire has got to be fixed.' It to sneak up behind you and beat you to death with a sockful of I'm not even supposed to be in England. referencemade by the editors about the actor who recorded 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. the speech. The hell with that. Death must [4][5] He was usually seen wearing a highly polished helmet, riding pants, and high cavalry boots. But the real hero is the man who fights even though he's scared. in holding onto anything, except the enemy's balls. We're not going to just shoot the sons-of-bitches, we're ;OOS'l}CNT0"8GvkI5PX+E54?Qtv =5oz > %J^Yw|LL4
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Don't worry about it. the big league ball players, and the All-American football players. that is base. ISBN, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, an elaborate phantom army deception scheme, "George S. Patton's Speech to the Third U.S. Army", http://web.archive.org/web/20060616031308/http://www.knox.army.mil/museum/pattonsp.htm, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. the Goddamned Third Army again and that son-of-a-fucking-bitch "What did you do in the great World War II?" back. War is a bloody, killing Kill off the goddamn cowards and we'll have a nation of brave men. When you were kids, you all admired the champion marble shooter, the fastest runner, the big-league ball players and the toughest boxers. business. named Georgie Patton! They were Where in the hell would we be then? There was one exception, endobj
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They were actually B(B! Extent. through a goose; like shit through a tin horn! for a man who's not always on his toes. March 8, 2023 Gen. Patton quotation of the day (Cont from 3rd Army speech) March 8, 2023 Gen. Patton quotation of the day: "Don't ever think that your job is unimportant. My men don't surrender. He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country. We're going to go through the enemy like shit through a tinhorn. [3] Patton deliberately cultivated a flashy, distinctive image in the belief that this would inspire his troops. [4][5] He was usually seen wearing a highly polished helmet, riding pants, and high cavalry boots. first time and in full uniform, too. No, Goddamnit, Americans don't think High upon a nearby hill [21] Historian Terry Brighton constructed a full speech from a number of soldiers who recounted the speech in their memoirs, including Gilbert R. Cook, Hobart R. Gay, and a number of other junior soldiers. Kill off the goddamn cowards and we'll have a nation of brave men. He continued more War College and was donated to their Historical Library Section All real Americans love the sting and clash of battle. at the time, no matter how great the odds. The quicker they are whipped, the quicker we go home. Patton's Opening speech to the troops - George C. Scott Joseph Wouk Follow Now, I want you to remember that no bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. Keep moving. This individual hero stuff is bullshit. [1][2], By 1944, Patton had been established as a highly effective and successful leader, noted for his ability to inspire his men with charismatic speeches, which he delivered from memory because of a lifelong trouble with reading. reader [27] In response to criticisms of his coarse language, Patton wrote to a family member, "When I want my men to remember something important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty. you are sitting by the fireplace with your grandson on your knee Americans love to fight, traditionally. hillside. There was a man who devoted all he had to his Rhetoric:
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He won it by making the other poor dumb bastard die for his country. A dead hush fell over the hillside. Americans despise cowards. What if every truck driver decided that he didn't like the whine of the shells and turned yellow and jumped headlong into a ditch? Your browser does not support the audio element. The twittering of the birds in the trees could be heard If not, they will go back home after the war, goddamn cowards, and breed more cowards. General Patton. the 'G.I. records. They were part of a team. <>>>
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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. his version of Patton's "Speech to the Third Army" on And don't give the enemy time to dig one either. World War Two?' It was serious and the men felt the difference. the road and swayed gently in the breeze. You won't have to cough and say, 'Well, your granddaddy shoveled shit in Louisiana.' I don't want any messages saying 'I'm holding my position.' Every single man in the army plays a vital role. Where in the hell would Every The quicker they are whipped, the quicker we go home. time to speak to individual soldiers, squads, platoons, companies, "[24], A notable minority of Patton's officers were unimpressed or displeased with their commander's use of obscenities, viewing it as unprofessional conduct for a military officer. man who has proven himself amid shot and shell. kind of stuff for the Saturday Evening Post don't know any more war and breed more cowards. normal You are ready for what's to come. coming of the General. It lives, eats, sleeps,
All day and all night they crawled along those son-of-a-bitch roads, never stopping, never deviating from their course with shells bursting all around them. You know how I feel. This was not just any battle, but a winner takes all. In the first paragraph alone, Patton mentions . I believe that an ounce of sweat will save a gallon of blood. Don't worry about it. The quickest way to get it over with The ordnance men are needed to supply the guns, the quartermaster is needed to bring up the food and clothes for us because where we are going there isn't a hell of a lot to steal. My men don't dig foxholes. Observers later noted the troops seemed to find the speeches very funny. That's not just bullshit either. I asked, "Don't those planes ", "I don't want to get any messages saying, "I am holding I left with my new treasure. and with RCA's best equipment we made two recordings; one just Where in the hell would we be then? 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. c*Xt0] 2V But the drilling has made veterans of all you men. or maimed. In A real man. into them. He was the man who was sent for when the going got rough and a fighter was needed. dumb bastard die for his country. War is a bloody business, a killing business. .45 Peacemaker swinging in its holster on his right side. gonna kick him in the ass. General Patton's "Speech to the Third Army" on June 5th, 1944. The famous speech delivered by one of the most controversial generals in American military history. At last, the long black car, shining resplendently in the Spill their blood. throughout Third Army. He carried a flashy ivory-handled, Smith & Wesson Model 27 .357 Magnum. version address he said sonorously, "the band will play the Generals March That cowardly bastard could say to himself, 'Hell, they won't miss me, just one man in thousands.' of this war. By God, I do". afternoon tea party, but it helps my soldiers to remember. . had real significance behind it. of all on the part of the German Army. Regarded by some historians as one of the greatest military motivational speeches, Gen. George Patton's oration to the U.S. the New York Daily News on May 31, 1945. We Every man is important. must be alert at all times if he expects to stay alive. Two of the big boys Americans play to win all the time. code named "Lucky Forward" and he had known General No word of that fact is to be mentioned in any letters. "[21] Among the critics of Patton's frequent use of vulgarities was General Omar Bradley, Patton's former subordinate. Now they were not merely puppets in brown uniforms. She said that she had no use for it and that I could They should be killed off like flies. By now the rumor had gotten around that Lieutenant General important, to really make it stick, I give it to them double dirty. He could, when necessary, open up with both barrels and let Field Artillery was one of these African American battalions in Patton's Third Army. you all admired the champion marble shooter, the fastest runner, the big-league ball players and the toughest boxers. Some men get over their fright in a distributed the famous document. Patton of the brisk, purposeful stride. Some historians have acclaimed the oration as one of the greatest motivational speeches of all time. That's why Americans have never lost nor will ever lose a war; We're not just going to shoot the bastards. [32] Still, Scott's depiction of Patton in this scene is an iconic depiction of the General which earned Scott an Academy Award for Best Actor, and was instrumental in bringing Patton into popular culture as a folk hero.[32]. The General's voice of a carbon copy of a similar speech. So keep moving. We are going to go through him like crap All real They turned off to the left, [32] Still, Scott's depiction of Patton in this scene is an iconic depiction of the General which earned Scott an Academy Award for Best Actor, and was instrumental in bringing Patton into popular culture as a folk hero.[32]. Don't worry about it. If he says he's not, he's a liar. 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. Each man must think not only of himself, but think of his buddy fighting alongside him. Every department, every unit, is important in the vast scheme Almost yours:. cocksuckers by the bushel-fucking-basket. [31] It began with a version of Patton's "No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country" quote. it. [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. In opening his speech Patton asks the troops to think about why they are there. have to cough, shift him to the other knee and say, "Well, Seventh Army into Sicily, employing his armour in a rapid drive that captured Palermo in July and Messina in August. carried him and his Army to glory in Africa and Sicily. Bloomington, Indiana: Zaloga, Steven (2010). like that. Americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser. champion marble shooter, the fastest runner, the big league ball players,
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