My favourite military general is General George S. Patton Jr. of the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a bold, action-oriented and decisive visonary who led the U.S. Army to victories in North Africa, Italy and France. Because of his unorthodox military strategies and unpredictable character, the enemy German Nazi Army High Command openly acknowledged after the war that he was the only American general they truly feared. He could always hit them where and when they least expected. What I admire most about General Patton is his restless impetus for action. For him, to do is more important than to think or theorize. Time is of essence and striking decisively at the right moment can catch the enemy by surprise and throw them into confusion, leading to a rout. General George S. Patton Jr. was a pure frontline battle warrior, period. He also had the foresight to predict that the Soviet Union would pose the greatest military threat to the U.S. after the war. Although he was neither the highest decorated American general nor achieved the highest military appointments, he will always be the greatest modern military general to me.
