Great American Generals

This documentary is dedicated to four of the greatest American generals of World War II. Patton - Known by his troops as 'Old Blood and Guts', he could march his men over 100 miles in a day to recapture a town from the Germans. 'Attack, attack, and attack again', was his motto. He predicted a spectacular death for himself, but sadly, he died from injuries suffered from an auto accident. MacArthur - He had a spirit of intense determination. When he left the Philippines he promised he would return; rescuing every prisoner in Manila. Toward the end of his military career he said, 'That old soldiers never die, they just fade away'. Eisenhower - A graduate of West Point. He was Chief of Staff of the 3rd Army and became 34th President of the U.S. He was known as 'The Man of the Hour'. Bradley - Knew how to inspire troops. Everyone respected him. He was a five-star general and one of Patton's closest friends. It was said of him. 'He always behaved as though he was a civilian among men in uniform'. The compilation of this documentary was made possible from footage provided by The Big Picture, a United States Army Signal Corps television production series which aired from 1951-1964. (116 minutes - Black & White - 4:3).

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