Patton - Revision history

Mkshane039 at 00:24, 6 March 2023

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	'''''Patton''''' (released as '''''Patton: Lust for Glory''''' in the UK) is a 1970 biographical war film starring [[George C. Scott]] as the legendary US Army General George S. Patton, who ~~led~~ the US 3rd Army through notable campaigns in ~~the European theater~~ during World War II. The film was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner (''[[Planet of the Apes (1968)\|Planet of the Apes]]'') from a script co-written by [[Francis Ford Coppola]], based on the biography ''Patton: Ordeal and Triumph'' by Ladislas Farago and Omar Bradley's memoir, ''A Soldier's Story''. The cast includes [[Karl Malden]] as General Omar Bradley. ''Patton'' would gain numerous accolades following its release, including Academy Awards for [[Best Picture]] and Best Actor for Scott. The film was filmed principally in Spain, utilizing the military assets of the Spanish Army. In 2003, Patton was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant".		'''''Patton''''' (released as '''''Patton: Lust for Glory''''' in the UK) is a 1970 biographical war film starring [[George C. Scott]] as the legendary US Army General George S. Patton, who commanded the U.S. Army's Second Armor Division and II Corps in the North African Campaign, the U.S. 7th Army in the Invasion and conquest of Sicily, and the U.S. 3rd Army through notable campaigns in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany, during World War II. The film was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner (''[[Planet of the Apes (1968)\|Planet of the Apes]]'') from a script co-written by [[Francis Ford Coppola]], based on the biography ''Patton: Ordeal and Triumph'' by Ladislas Farago and Omar Bradley's memoir, ''A Soldier's Story''. The cast includes [[Karl Malden]] as General Omar Bradley. ''Patton'' would gain numerous accolades following its release, including Academy Awards for [[Best Picture]] and Best Actor for Scott. The film was filmed principally in Spain, utilizing the military assets of the Spanish Army. In 2003, Patton was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant".

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	The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is briefly seen carried by US troops during Patton's first engagement with Rommel's forces. Judging by the placement of the bipod, it's possible the weapon is a [[Browning Automatic Rifle#FN BAR Type D\|FN BAR Type D]].		The [[Browning Automatic Rifle]] is briefly seen carried by US troops during Patton's first engagement with Rommel's forces. Judging by the placement of the bipod, it's possible the weapon is a [[Browning Automatic Rifle#FN BAR Type D\|FN BAR Type D]].
	[[Image:BAR.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Browning Automatic Rifle - Caliber .30 AKA .30-06]]		[[Image:BAR.jpg\|thumb\|none\|500px\|Browning Automatic Rifle - Caliber .30 AKA .30-06]]
	[[File:Patton 1308.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|On the bottom right, an American ~~solder~~ is seen with a BAR. Judging by the placement of the bipod, it's possible the weapon is a [[Browning Automatic Rifle#FN BAR Type D\|FN BAR Type D]].]]		[[File:Patton 1308.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|On the bottom right, an American soldier is seen with a BAR. Judging by the placement of the bipod, it's possible the weapon is a [[Browning Automatic Rifle#FN BAR Type D\|FN BAR Type D]].]]

			==MG 15==
			[[MG15 machine gun]]s are mounted on Spanish CASA 2.111 bombers standing in for German Heinkel He-111 bombers.
			[[Image:MG15.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|MG15 machine gun 7.92x57mm Mauser]]
			[[Image:Patton-CASAMG1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|]]
			[[Image:Patton-CASAMG2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|]]

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	A German soldier uses a Flamethower to take out an American half-track during the Battle of the Bulge.		A German soldier uses a Flamethower to take out an American half-track during the Battle of the Bulge.
	[[Image:Patton-flame1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A German soldier uses the flamethrower.]]		[[Image:Patton-flame1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|A German soldier uses the flamethrower.]]

			==8.8 cm FlaK 37==
			Several FlaK 37 anti-air guns can be seen which appear to be mockups.
			[[Image:FlaK37.jpg\|thumb\|none\|400px\|8.8 cm FlaK 37 (note the pointer dials, the rectangular boxes on the side of the gun cradle with two circles) - 88x571mm R]]
			[[File:Patton-Flak1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|]]
			[[File:Patton-Flak2.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|]]

	=Trivia=		=Trivia=

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	==Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum==		==Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum==
	Patton's signature ivory-handled SAA is replaced by a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27\|Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum]] with his "GSP" initials engraved on it for the shot during his opening speech. It is otherwise seen at points in the film being carried in combination with his Colt SAA revolver. General Patton purchased the Smith & Wesson 'Registered Magnum' (known later as the Model 27) in 1935 directly from Smith & Wesson. He had the nickname "Two Guns" as he carried matching Colt [[Single Action Army]] revolvers. Patton gave one of the Colt revolvers as a gift. He then took to carrying the Smith & Wesson in place of the Colt. He also carried a Colt 1908 Hammerless Pistol and a [[Remington Model 51]] pistol.There are also photos of Patton carrying a [[Colt Woodsman]] while he was the commanding general of the ~~2nd~~ Armored Division during the various training maneuvers in 1941.		Patton's signature ivory-handled SAA is replaced by a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27\|Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum]] with his "GSP" initials engraved on it for the shot during his opening speech. It is otherwise seen at points in the film being carried in combination with his Colt SAA revolver. General Patton purchased the Smith & Wesson 'Registered Magnum' (known later as the Model 27) in 1935 directly from Smith & Wesson. He had the nickname "Two Guns" as he carried matching Colt [[Single Action Army]] revolvers. Patton gave one of the Colt revolvers as a gift. He then took to carrying the Smith & Wesson in place of the Colt. He also carried a Colt 1908 Hammerless Pistol and a [[Remington Model 51]] pistol.There are also photos of Patton carrying a [[Colt Woodsman]] while he was the commanding general of the 1st Armored Division during the various training maneuvers of 1941.
	[[Image:PattonPistol 03.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Two custom Smith & Wesson Registered Magnums with engraved ivory grips - .357 Magnum. The bottom is the 'hero gun' from the film, while the top is the actual S&W Registered Magnum carried by Patton. Photograph courtesy of the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor, Fort Knox, KY.]]		[[Image:PattonPistol 03.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Two custom Smith & Wesson Registered Magnums with engraved ivory grips - .357 Magnum. The bottom is the 'hero gun' from the film, while the top is the actual S&W Registered Magnum carried by Patton. Photograph courtesy of the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor, Fort Knox, KY.]]
	[[Image:Patton-saa1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The grip of Patton's Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum seen during his famous opening speech.]]		[[Image:Patton-saa1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The grip of Patton's Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum seen during his famous opening speech.]]

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	\|actor7=[[Morgan Paull]]		\|actor7=[[Morgan Paull]]
	\|character8=Sergeant William Meeks		\|character8=Sergeant Major William Meeks
	\|actor8=[[James Edwards]]		\|actor8=[[James Edwards]]
	\|character9=Lieutenant General Walter Bedell Smith		\|character9=Lieutenant General Walter Bedell Smith

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	==Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum==		==Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum==
	Patton's signature ivory-handled SAA is replaced by a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27\|Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum]] with his "GSP" initials engraved on it for the shot during his opening speech. It is otherwise seen at points in the film being carried in combination with his Colt SAA revolver. General Patton purchased the Smith & Wesson 'Registered Magnum' (known later as the Model 27) in 1935 directly from Smith & Wesson. He had the nickname "Two Guns" as he carried matching Colt [[~~SAA~~]] revolvers. Patton gave one of the Colt revolvers as a gift. He then took to carrying the Smith & Wesson in place of the Colt. He also carried a Colt 1908 Hammerless Pistol and a [[Remington Model 51]] pistol.There are also photos of Patton carrying a [[Colt Woodsman]] while he was the commanding general of the 2nd Armored Division during the various training maneuvers in 1941.		Patton's signature ivory-handled SAA is replaced by a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27\|Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum]] with his "GSP" initials engraved on it for the shot during his opening speech. It is otherwise seen at points in the film being carried in combination with his Colt SAA revolver. General Patton purchased the Smith & Wesson 'Registered Magnum' (known later as the Model 27) in 1935 directly from Smith & Wesson. He had the nickname "Two Guns" as he carried matching Colt [[Single Action Army]] revolvers. Patton gave one of the Colt revolvers as a gift. He then took to carrying the Smith & Wesson in place of the Colt. He also carried a Colt 1908 Hammerless Pistol and a [[Remington Model 51]] pistol.There are also photos of Patton carrying a [[Colt Woodsman]] while he was the commanding general of the 2nd Armored Division during the various training maneuvers in 1941.
	[[Image:PattonPistol 03.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Two custom Smith & Wesson Registered Magnums with engraved ivory grips - .357 Magnum. The bottom is the 'hero gun' from the film, while the top is the actual S&W Registered Magnum carried by Patton. Photograph courtesy of the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor, Fort Knox, KY.]]		[[Image:PattonPistol 03.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Two custom Smith & Wesson Registered Magnums with engraved ivory grips - .357 Magnum. The bottom is the 'hero gun' from the film, while the top is the actual S&W Registered Magnum carried by Patton. Photograph courtesy of the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor, Fort Knox, KY.]]
	[[Image:Patton-saa1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The grip of Patton's Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum seen during his famous opening speech.]]		[[Image:Patton-saa1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The grip of Patton's Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum seen during his famous opening speech.]]

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	==Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum==		==Smith & Wesson .357 Registered Magnum==
	Patton's signature ivory-handled SAA is replaced by a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27\|Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum]] with his "GSP" initials engraved on it for the shot during his opening speech. It is otherwise seen at points in the film being carried in combination with his Colt SAA revolver. General Patton purchased the Smith & Wesson 'Registered Magnum' (known later as the Model 27) in 1935 directly from Smith & Wesson. He had the nickname "Two Guns" as he ~~wore~~ matching Colt SAA ~~that he had until giving~~ one ~~away~~ as a gift. He then ~~wore that~~ Smith & Wesson in place of the ~~one given away~~. He also ~~wore~~ Colt 1908 Hammerless Pistol and a [[Remington Model 51]] pistol.		Patton's signature ivory-handled SAA is replaced by a [[Smith & Wesson Model 27\|Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum]] with his "GSP" initials engraved on it for the shot during his opening speech. It is otherwise seen at points in the film being carried in combination with his Colt SAA revolver. General Patton purchased the Smith & Wesson 'Registered Magnum' (known later as the Model 27) in 1935 directly from Smith & Wesson. He had the nickname "Two Guns" as he carried matching Colt [[SAA]] revolvers. Patton gave one of the Colt revolvers as a gift. He then took to carrying the Smith & Wesson in place of the Colt. He also carried a Colt 1908 Hammerless Pistol and a [[Remington Model 51]] pistol.There are also photos of Patton carrying a [[Colt Woodsman]] while he was the commanding general of the 2nd Armored Division during the various training maneuvers in 1941.
	[[Image:PattonPistol 03.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Two custom Smith & Wesson Registered Magnums with engraved ivory grips - .357 Magnum. The bottom is the 'hero gun' from the film, while the top is the actual S&W Registered Magnum carried by Patton. Photograph courtesy of the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor, Fort Knox, KY.]]		[[Image:PattonPistol 03.jpg\|thumb\|none\|350px\|Two custom Smith & Wesson Registered Magnums with engraved ivory grips - .357 Magnum. The bottom is the 'hero gun' from the film, while the top is the actual S&W Registered Magnum carried by Patton. Photograph courtesy of the Patton Museum of Cavalry and Armor, Fort Knox, KY.]]
	[[Image:Patton-saa1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The grip of Patton's Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum seen during his famous opening speech.]]		[[Image:Patton-saa1.jpg\|thumb\|none\|600px\|The grip of Patton's Smith & Wesson Registered Magnum seen during his famous opening speech.]]

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	\|actor7=[[Morgan Paull]]		\|actor7=[[Morgan Paull]]
	\|character8=Sergeant ~~Major~~ Meeks		\|character8=Sergeant William Meeks
	\|actor8=[[James Edwards]]		\|actor8=[[James Edwards]]
	\|character9=Lieutenant General Walter Bedell Smith		\|character9=Lieutenant General Walter Bedell Smith

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	'''''Patton''''' (released as '''''Patton: Lust for Glory''''' in the UK) is a 1970 biographical war film starring [[George C. Scott]] as the legendary US Army General George S. Patton, who led the US 3rd Army through notable campaigns in the European theater during World War II. The film was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner (''[[Planet of the Apes (1968)\|Planet of the Apes]]'') from a script co-written by [[Francis Ford Coppola]], based on the biography ''Patton: Ordeal and Triumph'' by Ladislas Farago and Omar Bradley's memoir, ''A Soldier's Story''. The cast includes [[Karl Malden]] as General Omar Bradley. ''Patton'' would gain numerous accolades following its release, including Academy Awards for [[Best Picture]] and Best Actor for Scott. The film was filmed principally in Spain, utilizing the military assets of the Spanish Army.		'''''Patton''''' (released as '''''Patton: Lust for Glory''''' in the UK) is a 1970 biographical war film starring [[George C. Scott]] as the legendary US Army General George S. Patton, who led the US 3rd Army through notable campaigns in the European theater during World War II. The film was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner (''[[Planet of the Apes (1968)\|Planet of the Apes]]'') from a script co-written by [[Francis Ford Coppola]], based on the biography ''Patton: Ordeal and Triumph'' by Ladislas Farago and Omar Bradley's memoir, ''A Soldier's Story''. The cast includes [[Karl Malden]] as General Omar Bradley. ''Patton'' would gain numerous accolades following its release, including Academy Awards for [[Best Picture]] and Best Actor for Scott. The film was filmed principally in Spain, utilizing the military assets of the Spanish Army. In 2003, Patton was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant".

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	'''''Patton''''' (released as '''''Patton: Lust for Glory''''' in the UK) is a 1970 biographical war film starring [[George C. Scott]] as the legendary US Army General George S. Patton, who led the US 3rd Army through notable campaigns in the European theater during World War II. The film was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner (''[[Planet of the Apes (1968)\|Planet of the Apes]]'') from a script co-written by [[Francis Ford Coppola]], based on the biography ''Patton: Ordeal and Triumph'' by Ladislas Farago and Omar Bradley's memoir, ''A Soldier's Story''. The cast includes [[Karl Malden]] as General Omar Bradley. ''Patton'' would gain numerous accolades following its release, including Academy Awards for [[Best Picture]] and Best Actor for Scott. The film was filmed principally in Spain, utilizing the military assets of the Spanish Army.		'''''Patton''''' (released as '''''Patton: Lust for Glory''''' in the UK) is a 1970 biographical war film starring [[George C. Scott]] as the legendary US Army General George S. Patton, who led the US 3rd Army through notable campaigns in the European theater during World War II. The film was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner (''[[Planet of the Apes (1968)\|Planet of the Apes]]'') from a script co-written by [[Francis Ford Coppola]], based on the biography ''Patton: Ordeal and Triumph'' by Ladislas Farago and Omar Bradley's memoir, ''A Soldier's Story''. The cast includes [[Karl Malden]] as General Omar Bradley. ''Patton'' would gain numerous accolades following its release, including Academy Awards for [[Best Picture]] and Best Actor for Scott. The film was filmed principally in Spain, utilizing the military assets of the Spanish Army.