A two-day symposium will explore more than just the "blood and guts" of Patton, but an in-depth exploration of one of the war's most iconic figures.

In the classic World War II film Patton, George C. Scott uttered a quote that will forever live in infamy. Indeed, despite courting controversy for being a staunchly pro-war film made during the ...

GRANITE CITY, Ill. — At 19, Sam Carson left home for war. He returned years later with a story few could match: he once drove around some of the most powerful men on earth. We revisited this ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When you talk about the World War II, you must talk about the generals. The best known, of course, is Dwight Eisenhower, but the most popular general was General George Patton.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. “The world is not supposed to know what the hell they did with me. I’m not supposed to be commanding this army. I’m not even ...

George S. Patton led his tanks into their first action during the Battle of Saint-Mihiel in September 1918. (Corbis/Getty Images) “The world is not supposed to know what the hell they did with me. I’m ...