Patton's opening remarks - who we are and what we do

Rodolfo 2022-03-26 09:01:05

The impressive first 6 minutes saw General Patton adorned with medals under the huge American flag. He narrates a passage that shows his values, especially his views on war, and this monologue, which showcases his personality well, has no background music, just a sonorous voice.


About Victory - Victory at All Costs
He said that the war is to make the enemy die for the country, and that many Americans say that they love peace and don't want to fight. It's all bullshit. Americans are actually belligerent, adore the victors and despise the losers, and those who fail and still smile are intolerable and dismissed by real Americans.
Americans do everything possible to win, and the idea of ​​losing is shameful to Americans. This is also why the United States will not fail.


Regarding the army - team fighting, the military is
strictly is a team. He lives, eats, sleeps and fights in a team manner. Individual freedom and equality are pure nonsense. Damn bastard who preaches individualism and doesn't understand actual combat at all. We have the best equipment, the best food, the best soldiers, and some of you will wonder if you will be scared under enemy fire? No, I promise you will do your best


About the enemy - be ruthless with the enemy
Nazis are the enemy, rush in, let them splatter blood, shoot them, and when you touch your friend's bloody face, you know what to do! War is life and death, and there is basically no room for negotiation.

This monologue created the image of a "tough bandit", an eclectic officer with a clear attitude, strict methods, and an open mouth.

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Extended Reading
  • Clementine 2022-03-24 09:01:52

    a touching portrait I wouldn't deny. As Patton himself put it, he is a simple old soldier. That's in itself is an accomplishment

  • Olen 2021-12-07 08:01:42

    A model of the main melody biographical film, the "false shortcomings" are well-rounded. In contrast, some Chinese directors can never distinguish the difference between true temperament and true bandit. What's more interesting in the film is that Patton publicly uttered what the US imperialists said, which in turn caused the dissatisfaction of these slanderous people. Of course, there are reasons for the change in ZZ demand during the filming time and the film performance time.

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.