uncrowned war king

Tressa 2022-03-21 09:01:55

A tough guy

General Patton's boots in the newspaper have swastikas on them

General Patton's speech gave us an image of a serious, ill-tempered commander, a devout Christian who bound God's will to Bastogne. General Patton was portrayed as an apolitical professional soldier who greatly respected Rommel, a formidable opponent. General Patton, who lived in the 16th century European continent, fantasized all day long to realize the mission of ancient mythical heroes in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. World War II gave this Don Quixote a stage to perform, and the dramatic figure of General Patton cut through the night sky like a shooting star, lighting up the European battlefield.

Nazi? What are Nazis? Why did the movie show that General Patton hated the Russians? The Nazis pursued National Socialism, and Hitler came to power through democratic elections. As a defeated country in the First World War, Germany's people's livelihood was withered, and it was restrained by the victorious countries in the military and political aspects of the First World War. So Hitler lit the torch of the strong national consciousness of the Germans, and the torch became more and more prosperous, and eventually became the Nazis ideology, trying in vain to conquer Europe with the "superior" "Germanic" peoples. The socialism represented by Stalin is actually another kind of Nazi in the eyes of Westerners. Due to the strong conflict of ideology, the British and American cultures that pursue individualism and focus on personal values ​​strongly contradict socialism. Slave Road". While the Germans wondered how General Patton could be given a cold shoulder for beating a soldier, American newspapers gave Patton a Nazi symbol, believing that he was a symbol of tyranny and dictatorship.

General Patton on New Year's Eve

General Patton also showed no hedonism in the postwar reunion with the Russians, nor did he plan to celebrate the New Year during the war. The duty of this tough soldier is to command thousands of troops on the battlefield, and win justice and honor in the fierce struggle between people. Heroes create the situation, and the situation creates heroes. After the epidemic cuts through the night sky, it is just an endless dark sky. Once the war is over , the hero had to retreat behind the scenes.

General Patton paid too much attention to personal honor and did not hesitate to sacrifice the lives of the soldiers of the army. In his heart, he agreed with the spirit of the German soldiers. He believed that the duty of soldiers was to siege the city and execute orders unconditionally. Why did he have to chase the "Desert Fox"? Rommel? Because Patton felt that only he could match himself, and a worthy opponent could win glory.

German evaluation of General Patton

At the end of the film, General Patton is just a man and a dog wandering in the picturesque countryside, coming towards us powerfully. Montgomery won the king's reward, but Patton lamented in the riding arena that there will be no cowards and no heroes in the future war without gunpowder. This is the eternal end of the old samurai. A tough guy who does not conform to the times will eventually lose the opportunity to develop in the peaceful era because of his stubbornness. A war boy, the whole film uses the classic dramatic structure of the ancient Greek hero of "mission from the sky" to shape the image of General Patton. The shocking war scenes that are actually shot are really not new today. The performance, the always straight back and the eagle-like vigilance at all times, are in sharp contrast to the other lazy "American potatoes" at the beginning of the film.

When Patton was left out in the cold, the environment was remarkably empty, with Patton trying to get close to the narrow windows that let in sunlight

After the war, Patton left the castle when he handed over command of the Third Army. The ancient castle carries epic honors and achievements, compared to how small and insignificant Patton is in the historically basophilic space. The current surging front waves, after the tide has passed, only the fate left on the beach under the sun that shines forever.

In the film, Patton hopes that soldiers will die on the last bullet of the last battle when the war is won, which he believes is the best way to exit after the hero has completed his war mission. The true history of Patton was in a car accident while hunting in December 1945, and finally died in Heidelberg, Germany. At the end of World War II, the heroic movement came to an abrupt end.

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Extended Reading

Patton quotes

  • Patton: The Nazis are the enemy. Wade into them. Spill *their* blood. Shoot *them* in the belly. When you put your hand into a bunch of goo that a moment before was your best friend's face, you'll know what to do.

  • Capt. Oskar Steiger: [about Patton] The pure warrior... a magnificent anachronism. The absence of war will destroy him.