December 21, 1945: General George Patton dies in Germany, and Douglas MacArthur must respond. What MacArthur said in his official statement and private comments reveals a complex relationship between two of America's most legendary generals. This video explores the untold story of MacArthur and Patton's careers, their brief collaboration during the Bonus Army incident, their parallel paths through World War II, and the profound respect MacArthur held for Patton despite their minimal personal contact. Discover why MacArthur called Patton one of the most brilliant soldiers America has produced, what he said privately about Patton being a warrior born for combat, and how MacArthur's tribute reflected his own views on military greatness and legacy.
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This video is based on the following historical sources:
MacArthur's official statement on Patton's death, December 21, 1945 - Preserved in military archives and published in contemporary newspapers
Contemporary newspaper coverage of Patton's death and tributes, December 22-24, 1945 - The New York Times, Stars and Stripes, etc.
Official accident report for Patton's car accident, December 9, 1945 - National Archives
Medical records from Heidelberg hospital documenting Patton's injuries and death - National Archives
Huff, Sidney. "My Fifteen Years with General MacArthur" (1964) - Account from MacArthur's aide including reactions to Patton's death
MacArthur, Douglas. "Reminiscences" (1964) - MacArthur's memoir with brief passage on Patton
Manchester, William. "American Caesar: Douglas MacArthur 1880-1964" (1978) - Biography including MacArthur's private comments about Patton
D'Este, Carlo. "Patton: A Genius for War" (1995) - Comprehensive Patton biography covering his death and tributes
Statements from Eisenhower, Marshall, and Truman on Patton's death - Contemporary press reports
Official records of Patton's funeral, December 24, 1945, Luxembourg - National Archives
Blumenson, Martin. "The Patton Papers: 1940-1945" (1974) - Includes Patton's final diary entries from fall 1945
Bonus Army records, 1932 - Documenting MacArthur and Patton's collaboration - National Archives
World War I records showing MacArthur and Patton in France, 1918 - National Archives
Hirshson, Stanley P. "General Patton: A Soldier's Life" (2002)
James, D. Clayton. "The Years of MacArthur, Volume II: 1941-1945" (1975)
Contemporary accounts from staff officers present when MacArthur received news of Patton's death
Letters and correspondence between various military leaders regarding Patton's death, December 1945
MacArthur's official statement calling Patton "one of the most brilliant soldiers America has produced" is documented in military archives and multiple newspaper sources from December 22, 1945. Sidney Huff's account of MacArthur's private comments is from his memoir published in 1964. The circumstances of Patton's accident and death are thoroughly documented in official medical and military records.
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