At the Luxembourg American Cemetery, Gen. George S. Patton rests among the more than 5,000 honored here – lying side by side with those he fought with and led. His story extends far beyond those quiet rows. From North Africa to Sicily, from Normandy to the Battle of the Bulge, Patton drove his forces forward with determination, discipline, and aggression. But his life did not end with the war. Just months after victory in Europe, he died during a tragic automobile accident, closing the final cha

Today we remember Gen. George S. Patton Jr., buried at Luxembourg American Cemetery. On this date in 1945, Patton died in Germany of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Patton was one of the great figures of World War II, renowned for his style, aggressiveness, and brash quotes. While the vast majority of burials in ABMC’s World War I and World War II cemeteries are service members who were killed in action or died during the war, the cemeteries also contain numerous burials of service

Visiting the great General George S. Patton’s final resting place in Luxembourg, as he commands his legendary Third Army into eternity. #GeneralPatton #ThirdArmy #WWII #LuxembourgAmericanCemetery #AmericanHero #MilitaryHistory #HonorOurHeroes #NeverForget #WalkAmongHeroes #PattonLegacy #FreedomIsntFree #Gratitude #RememberTheFallen #HistoryLivesHere #WW2Veterans | Walk Among Heroes

Patton Vibes??? General George S. Patton delivered his famous speech, often referred to as "Patton's Speech to the Third Army," on June 5, 1944, the day before the D-Day invasion of Normandy. He addressed the troops of the U.S. Third Army in England to motivate them for the upcoming campaign in Europe. | Steve Jones

One of a few recorded speeches by the legendary General George S. Patton. Captured in Los Angeles after the war, this rare recording was made during his short return home to the United States. #ww2 #ww2history #patton #generalpatton #victory | Walk Among Heroes