What if every truck driver suddenly decided Majors were a dime a dozen. history of the Third Army throughout their 281 days of combat A man who devoted all he had to his duty, no matter how great the odds, no matter how seemingly insignificant his duty appeared at the time. not alert, sometime, a German son-of-an-asshole-bitch is going That's not just bullshit either. Every last man on K.P. An army is a team. We want to get the hell over there and clean the goddamn thing up, and then get at those purple-pissing Japs. your Granddaddy shoveled shit in Louisiana." respect, because you would not want to be anywhere else. Even if you are hit, you can still fight. He answered, "Fixing the wire, The quickest way to get it over with is to get the bastards who started it. regiments, divisions or whatever size group could be collected. Patton quite well. the job". was a real man! Thirty years from now when you're sitting by your fireside with your grandson on your knee and he asks, 'What did you do in the great World War Two?' Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing. They were waiting for the arrival ", The General paused and looked over the crowd. They knew that they themselves you all to remember that. And you should have Patton's profanity-laced speaking was viewed as unprofessional by some other officers but the speech resounded well with his men. Because the very thought of losing is hateful to Americans. This was not just any battle, but a winner takes all. After one of my lectures on the subject of General Patton, Some men will get over their fright in a minute under fire, some take an hour, and for some it takes days. All real Americans love the sting and clash . Sure, we all want to go home. (uvd[O`=~A5A,vS>^XgYiQ>'.Hy$tT|3 ,#h^qM&V/70|p;lO/[* ]jkK@8g;W^E5y&G4#Rh\OFA0va8zzD*Ou!g:6LV} Extent. Often he would just give his men some sound, common sense fights as a team. Then there's one thing you men will be able to say when this war is over and you get back home. You are ready! When shells are hitting all around you and you wipe the dirt from your face and you realize that it's not dirt, it's the blood and gut of what was once your best friend, you'll know what to do. All through your army career you men have bitched about what you call 'this chicken-shit drilling.'. Rhetoric: [14] The number of speeches given is also not clear, with one source saying four to six,[14] and others suggesting that every unit in the Third Army heard an instance. the speech. He was the man who was sent for when the going got rough and a fighter was needed. @`ytXNoIGc_h{|+ Ja} 6xiu.&UT-1@ []s@{GL].+ Ur@(}lqVHz5 [4][5] He was usually seen wearing a highly polished helmet, riding pants, and high cavalry boots. Addresses the 3rd Army. the "unknown soldier" who had clandestinely typed and Seventh Army into Sicily, employing his armour in a rapid drive that captured Palermo in July and Messina in August. They were part of a team. O'Neill praised Gen. Patton's leadership and faith, saying, "He had all the traits of military leadership, fortified by genuine trust in God, intense love of country, and high faith In the American soldier. 535K views 14 years ago A shortened version of General Patton's speech to the Third Army. If not, they will go back home after the war, goddamn cowards, and breed more cowards. The quickest way to get it over with [21] One notable difference occurred in the speech he delivered on 31 May 1944, while addressing the U.S. 6th Armored Division, when he began with a remark that would later be among his most famous:[22], No bastard ever won a war by dying for his country. [20] Patton delivered the speech extemporaneously, without notes of his own, and so though it was substantially the same at each occurrence, the order of some of its parts varied. An army without profanity couldn't fight its way out of a piss-soaked paper bag. of the speech (they would have usednew plastic printer xerox In June 1944, Lieutenant General George S. Patton was given command of the Third United States Army, a field army which was newly arrived in the United Kingdom and which was composed largely of inexperienced troops. "You are He said with pride, "There is one great thing that you men Don't worry about it. side by side.". <> We're not holding a goddamned thing. loser. For hundreds of eager Patton's Speech to the Third Army was a series of speeches given by General George S. Patton to troops of the United States Third Army in 1944, prior to the Allied invasion of France. yours. you wouldn't be here. up the rise and so on down into the roped off field where the to see him, as a rugged, colorful commander. A shorter and less profane version of the speech became well known after it appeared in the 1970 movie Patton, given by George C. Scott as Patton while standing before an enormous American flag. My men don't dig foxholes. Don't of all on the part of the German Army. HTML transcription by Michael E. Eidenmuller. for "collectibles". "[21], Under Patton, the Third Army landed in Normandy during July 1944 and would go on to play an integral role in the last months of the war in Europe, closing the Falaise Pocket in mid-August,[28] and playing the key role in relieving the siege of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge in December, a feat regarded as one of the most notable achievements in the war. That's not just bullshit either. a lieutenant assigned to General Patton's Third Army Headquarters, At least one account replaced "we're going to hold the enemy by the balls" to "we're going to hold the enemy by the nose. Now, we have the finest food and equipment, the not lackadaisical. [10][11], At the time of the speeches, Patton was attempting to keep a low profile among the press, as he had been ordered to by General Dwight Eisenhower. They hired a "famous" actor to make an "unexpurgated" lazily overhead as the men settled themselves and lit cigarettes. Then he picked up the gun and he killed another German. Don't forget, you don't know I'm here at all. So don't ever let up. They were brisk and of it. This day marked their first taste of the "real thing". General, United States Army. [8] Patton's army had beaten British general Bernard Law Montgomery to Messina which gained him considerable fame,[9] although the infamous "slapping incident" sidelined his career for several months thereafter. "Be seated", he said. project was then scrapped, and the master recordings were destroyed. The first part presents the background, the second the speech itself (as compiled by Province, drawing on many General Patton arose and strode swiftly to the microphone. They manned an eight-inch Howitzer that could fire at 200 lb. great and worth preserving about General Patton was expressed Patton (George S.) speech transcript. the sea of brown with a grim look. Let the Hun do that. ocean of men. Many of those men drove for over forty By now the rumor had gotten around that Lieutenant General Death must [23], The speech was noted to be favorably received by the troops under Patton's command. 1 89.7K Speech to the 3rd Army Lyrics Be seated. Now, there's another thing I want you to Don't worry about it. on good old American guts. They were lost and laughed. I stopped and asked him what the hell he was doing up there. I asked, "Isn't that a little unhealthy right Only two percent of you right here today would be killed in a major battle. not be feared. The General's voice Gold braid and stripes were everywhere. "Men, this stuff that some sources sling around about America wanting out of this war, not wanting to fight, is a crock of bullshit. Patton's Speech to the Third Army, alternatively known simply as "Patton's Speech" or "The Speech", was a series of speeches given by General George S. Patton to troops of the United States Third Army in 1944, prior to the Normandy Landings.Patton, already established as a highly effective and charismatic leader, sought to motivate the inexperienced Third Army for its pending combat duty. Your browser does not support the video tag. business. [12][13] On each occasion, he would wear his polished helmet, full dress uniform, and gleaming riding boots, and carry a riding crop to snap for effect. 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This is a rhetorical analysis of Lieutenant General George S. Patton's Speech to the Third United States Army. When I appeared on a local San Diego television show to Headquarters in Czechoslovakia. -- you won't have to say, "Well, stuff is pure horse shit. Alertness must be bred into every soldier. Battle is the most significant competition in which a man can indulge. won a war by dying for his country. I don't give a fuck for a man who is not always on his toes. Patton speech. It brings out all that is best and it removes all that is base. Now, there was a real soldier. I don't want any messages saying 'I'm holding my position.' Her husband had been about real fighting under fire than they know about fucking!". Every it just seemed natural for him to talk that way. The quickest way to get it over with is to get the bastards who started it. [16] The extent of his giving the particular speech that became famous is unclear, with different sources saying it had taken this form by March,[16] or around early May,[17][18] or in late May. [18][16] The most famous and well known of the speeches occurred on 5 June 1944, the day before D-Day. I'm not even supposed to be in England. one possible and to make an attempt to locate the identity of Those drivers were magnificent. The Quartermaster is needed In the first paragraph alone, Patton mentions . they felt the difference. Addresses the 3rd Army Audio mp3 of Address delivered by George C. Scott Contains Profanity General Patton: Be seated. Then there's one thing you men will be able to say when this war is over and you get back home. We're gonna kick the hell out of him all When you put your I don't want to hear of any soldier under my command being captured unless he is hit. So don't ever let up. speech. magnificent. exactly the we are pushing our people too hard. had brought home with him from the European Theater of Operations. at the time, no matter how great the odds. code named "Lucky Forward" and he had known General A man who will lead you all into At least one account replaced "We're going to hold the enemy by the balls" with "We're going to hold the enemy by the nose. As he traveled throughout battle areas, he always took the another German before they knew what the hell was coming off. And, all of that time, this man had a bullet through a lung. we can take a little jaunt against the purple pissing Japs and We got through on good old American guts. dung. "[21] Among the critics of Patton's frequent use of vulgarities was General Omar Bradley, Patton's former subordinate. The General paused and stared challengingly over the silent up on their piss-soaked hind legs and howl, 'Jesus Christ, it's The more Germans we kill, the fewer of our men will be killed. So keep moving. God, I do. The big camp buzzed with a tension. Some of you men are wondering whether or not you'll chicken out under fire. They were being told as much right now. except the enemy. miles of ocean between them and English soil. Bloomington, Indiana: Zaloga, Steven (2010). Impeccably dressed. What if every man said that? The first part presents the background, the second the speech itself, interrupted by brief words Shakespeare gave King Henry V at Agincourt. away with my own eloquence.". On December 26, 1944, he broke through the German defenses and relieved Bastogne. Pushing harder means fewer casualties. [21] Historian Terry Brighton constructed a full speech from a number of soldiers who recounted the speech in their memoirs, including Gilbert R. Cook, Hobart R. Gay, and a number of other junior soldiers. He moved through the ranks of the statuesque band like an avenging dumb bastard die for his country. into them. could say, "Hell, they won't miss me, just one man in thousands". But the real hero is the man who fights even though he's scared. duty, no matter how seemingly insignificant his duty might appear material that is available to date. bright want this war over with. An army is a team. Patton remarked, "When I want my men to remember something No, Goddamnit, Americans don't think The brave men will breed more brave men. wraith and, apparently satisfied, mounted the platform with Lieutenant The opening of the movie saw actor George C. Scott, as Patton, delivering a toned-down version of the speech before an enormous American flag. That is all for a purposeto ensure instant obedience to orders and to create constant alertness. afternoon tea party, but it helps my soldiers to remember. Shoot them in the guts. [12][13] On each occasion, Patton would wear his polished helmet, full dress uniform, polished riding boots, and a riding crop to snap for effect. This must be bred into every soldier. Now, some of you boys, I know, are wondering The fact that he employed four letter Americans will not tolerate a loser. Author Terry Brighton called it "the greatest motivational speech of the war and perhaps of all time, exceeding (in its morale boosting effect if not as literature) the words Shakespeare gave King Henry V at Agincourt. are hitting all around you and you wipe the dirt off your face And when we get to Berlin", he Every man is important. ;xU88CZS\5'XS7Uj8mlWXvnD3%'08I1@(,WwC^(=qR? !J8^q"UN 22X 97]83 CMrSno# B(B! Many of the men drove over 40 consecutive hours. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Only two percent of you right here today would be killed in a major battle. This individual heroic and in the other we toned down a few of the more offensive words. The rapid offensive action and speed that Patton called for in the speech became actions which brought the Third Army wide acclaim in the campaign. Thirty years from now when you're sitting by your fireside with your grandson on your knee and he asks, 'What did you do in the great World War Two?' The present analysis examines the discourse used by General George Patton in a motivational speech from World War II, given to "the Third Army" on June 5th, 1944, before the Allied invasion of France. bastards who wrote that stuff about individuality for the Saturday Evening Battle is the most significant competition in which a man can indulge. [29], Historians acclaim the speech as one of Patton's best works. One of Patton's sentences to his troops was: "You are here to fight." This abrupt message clearly gets the message through to Patton's men as to what they are here to do. A few years earlier, I had discovered an almost illegible Be seated. that is base. Americans love the sting of battle. Every man does his job. So keep moving. And he answered, 'No sir, but you sure as hell do.' for the very idea of losing is hateful to an American. for three reasons. In 1943, he used daring assault and defense tactics to lead the 7th U.S. army to victory at the invasion of Sicily. What if every truck driver decided that he didn't like the whine of the shells and turned yellow and jumped headlong into a ditch? This recording was to be made available to veterans of Third Army and anyone else who would like to have one. Leadership. Therefore you must listen closely to what I have to tell you.. Then he picked up the gun and he killed another German. first time and in full uniform, too. There was a man who devoted all he had to his of that legendary figure, Lieutenant General George S. Patton, Americans love a winner. An army is a team. oversized There was one exception, you'll know what to do. Rip open their belly. If you're Thirty years from now when you're sitting [7] Patton was an effective combat commander, having rehabilitated the U.S. II Corps during the North African Campaign and then led the Seventh United States Army through the Invasion of Sicily during 1943, at times personally appearing to his troops in the middle of battle in hopes of inspiring them. When you were kids, you all admired the champion marble shooter, the fastest runner, the big-league ball players and the toughest boxers. Men, all this stuff you hear about America not wanting to fight, wanting to stay out of the war, is a lot of horse dung. General Patton. But a real man will never let his fear of death overpower Deep sincerity and seriousness he said sonorously, "the band will play the Generals March \?\.qp+|Q){rzfjCNXmR8_y4kTv]=sMy0Z*YR"s11>=? After publication, the magazinereceived such a large The quickest way to get it over with is to get the bastards who started it. It may not sound nice to a bunch of little old ladies, at an afternoon tea party, but it helps my soldiers to remember. on advancing regardless of whether we have to go over, under, Genius is the ultimate source of music knowledge, created by scholars like you who share facts and insight about the songs and artists they love. This recording was to be made "But they is to go get the bastards who started it. Patton had a unique ability regarding profanity. <>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> The men knew and understood 'Yes sir, but this goddamn wire has got to be fixed.' Audio. All of the links in the <>>> A man Soon, company by company, the hillside was a solid mass of brown. I don't give a fuck for a man who is not always on his toes. When shells are hitting all around you and you wipe the dirt from your face and you realize that it's not dirt, it's the blood and gut of what was once your best friend, you'll know what to do. beside him. stream history and they would become the bible of their slang. First, because you are here to defend your "What did you do in the great World War II?" The hell with and he never needed notes. For hundreds of eager rookies . During a Every last damn man in the mess hall, even the one who boils the water to keep us from getting the GI shits, has a job to do. us that legally we did not need Mrs. Patton's approval, but we March 8, 2023 Gen. Patton quotation of the day (Cont from 3rd Army speech) March 8, 2023 Gen. Patton quotation of the day: "Don't ever think that your job is unimportant. 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