Army Heroes: A Comparison

Paper Summary:

The paper overviews the background, military careers and achievements of General Patton Jr. and General Schwarzkopf. The paper then compares the leadership skills of both leaders and shows how General Patton Jr. used inspiration, knowledge and force to achieve his victories while General Schwarzkopf also utilized resourcefulness and public relations. The paper adds that despite their fiery temper and behavior, both leaders received recognition as military heroes for their excellent performance.

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General George S. Patton, Jr.
Retired General Norman Schwarzkopf
Comparison

From the Paper:

"George Smith Patton, Jr. was among the most controversial but successful American field commanders of any war (Campbell 2007). He was a homegrown soldier whose deepest drive was to become a hero and nothing less. He was born on November 11, 1885 in San Gabriel, California to ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War, the Mexican War and the Civil War. His dedication to the highest standard of excellence among his troops derived from the influence of these ancestors and their tales of bravery and victory. After a year at the Virginia Military Institute for a year, he attended the United States Military Academy at West Point up to June 11, 1909. His first assignment was as Second Lieutenant in the 15th cavalry regiment. He married Beatrice Ayer on May 26, 1910. At 26, he broke records in 1912 when he represented the United States at the Stockholm Olympics in the first modern Pentathlon."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Blumenson, M. (2004). Patton legend. 6 pages. Army: Association of the United States Army
• Campbell, A (2007). Biography of General George S. Patton, Jr. 5 pages. Cape May County Herald. Retrieved on May 26, 2008 from http://www.generalpatton.com/biography.htm;
• Carter, J. C. and Finer, M. S. (2004). A survey of leadership. 8 pages. Infantry Magazine: US Army Infantry School
• Fisher, K. and M. (2000). H. Normal Schwarzkopf. 4 pages. CarpeNoctem. Retrieved on May 27, 2008 from http://www.carpenoctem.tv.military/schwarzhopf.htm
• Glueckstein, F. (2006). Gen George S. Patton, Jr.. 8 pages. Army: Association of the United States Army

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