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Snippet: General John Pershing & Aunt Nita Patton

While visiting her brother in El Paso in 1916, Nita Patton was introduced to Black Jack Pershing, so named for having commanded the African-American soldiers of the 10th Cavalry Regiment. He arrived at Fort Bliss in the spring of 1914 in command of the 8th Infantry Brigade, charged with protecting the US-Mexican border. His wife…
Meet the Cast: Lieutenant General Geoffrey Keyes (1888-1967)

Lieutenant General Geoffrey “Geoff” Keyes, a close friend of General George Patton, had a distinguished military career. He served in various roles during World War II and maintained a close friendship with Patton. Keyes also provided support to Mrs. Patton during difficult times. His war diary has recently been released, offering valuable insights into this…
Meet the Cast: Frederick Ayer (1822-1918)

Frederick Ayer, a man of remarkable vigor and resilience, led a life of hard work and discipline. From his humble beginnings as a farmhand to becoming a successful businessman, his legacy lives on through the lives he touched, including that of General Patton.
General Patton & the Luxembourg American Cemetery

General George Patton’s wife initially wanted his remains brought to the U.S. on his death, but ultimately chose to bury him at the Luxembourg American Cemetery. Visitors now find his grave at the head of his fallen men.
Snippet: The Myth of ‘Old Blood and Guts’

“I wish people wouldn’t make him so blood-and-gutsy,” Beatrice told Jane Eads of the Los Angeles Times in April 1943. She knew George Patton was “a man furiously fighting for his country,” a man who gave a cold soldier the coat off his back, who stopped his jeep by the side of the road to…
Snippet: Swimming with Sharks

Hamana Kalili hoped to find an abundance of ulua, a priceless indigenous Hawaiian fish, when he went to check his lines on the morning of June 1, 1926; instead, he found a great white shark measuring twelve-and-a-half feet. Gutting his surprise catch to repurpose all of its parts, Kalili discovered the manō recently enjoyed a…