CJR Biography: GEORGE PATTON
Across
- 2. One of Patton's greatest achievements occurred at the Battle of the ___.
- 3. Patton was promoted to this military rank during WWII
- 7. After successfully gaining control of Morocco, Patton led the invasion of Sicily,___.
- 9. Patton was known for carrying ivory-handled Colt .45 ___.
- 10. Early in his career, Patton was the personal aid to commander John J. ___.
- 12. Patton finished 5th in the 1912 Olympics in this event.
- 13. Patton Nickname: "Old Blood and ___"
- 14. This film won the 1974 Academy Award for Best Picture.
- 15. During WWI, Patton became an expert on ___.
Down
- 1. Patton got into trouble at one point for verbally abusing and slapping ___.
- 4. After the invasion of ___, Patton led his army across France pushing back the Germans.
- 5. Patton's first action in WWII was to take control of North Africa and ___.
- 6. Patton's speed and decisiveness at The Battle of The Bulge, led to the rescue of troops at ___.
- 8. After a year at VMI, Patton entered the United States Military Academy at ___ ___.
- 11. Patton had ancestors who fought in the Civil and ___ Wars.
- 14. George S. ___.