When it comes to World War II, you can't help mentioning General Patton. But when I opened the book "Son of a bitch's war" with the feeling of exploring this great soldier, I was disappointed, or disappointed. It must be for commercial reasons that the publishing house changed this book, which should be called General Barton's Letters, into "Son of a bitch's war-General Barton's self-report", which trapped a military history enthusiast like me. Looking through the whole book, except for the eye-catching title, only Barton's famous words in Appendix 2 can arouse my reading interest. Excerpts are as follows:
War is the most spectacular competition of mankind! In battle, the strong win and the weak die.
The war is simple, crisp and ruthless, so a simple and ruthless person is needed to carry it out.
Cherish tradition, like excitement, and long for honor. What's the point of life if you take all three things away?
A pint of sweat can save a gallon of blood!
Not only do what you are asked to do well, but also be willing to do more things that you are not asked to do.
The most prominent feature of a great man is his loyalty to his subordinates.
A person who lacks confidence will never inspire others' confidence.
Many people fail not because they are famous, but because they are not famous.
People who can't show their true colors can't be great.
I never care if I am like others.
Successful generals often adapt their battle plans to the environment, rather than creating an environment to adapt their plans.
The greatest study of mankind is the study of mankind itself.
The greatest tragedy in my life was to survive the last war. I always planned to die in that war. I really should die in the end, but a person can't commit suicide!
General Patton died in a car accident at the end of World War II in 1945, so naturally there will be no memoirs. Besides, I don't think General Barton will write a book in his later years, but he will fight bravely in the battlefields of Korea and even Vietnam. Time has erased everything. When people recall General Patton, they may only think of his crude and tangent famous saying.
There is no general Patton in the world, or he will jump up and curse "this son of a bitch" when he sees this book.