Quote Originally Posted by A Very Super Market View Post
As a commander, few can call him anything less than adequate. But without question, he was not going to advance past his Corps, for his personality was far too American for any ally, or underling to bear.

Sorry but i have to take exception to a particular comment.

What do you mean his personality "was far too American for any ally"?

Eisenhower was the quintensencial American forging bonds,giving credit to allies,and allowing their troops to "liberate" cities that american units had already all but did.

Patton was a different beast then your average american.

Patton not only wanted to win..but he wanted the credit for it.