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George S. Patton

Coverage of George S. Patton in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 22 · 08:10 UTCMost recent: Jul 23 · 07:30 UTC
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Operation Huskytopic1Sicilyplace1Bernard Montgomeryperson1Pattontopic1War on the Rocksorganization1Wiley Postperson1Floyd Bennett Fieldplace1Abraham Lincolnperson1John Dillingerperson1Franklin D. Rooseveltperson1Nazisorganization1Robert E. Leeperson1
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  • SECURITYJul 23 · 07:30 UTCWAR ON THE ROCKS
    The Importance of the Invasion of Sicily

    The Allied invasion of Sicily, Operation Husky on July 10, 1943, involved more troops on the first day than the later Normandy landings. The campaign's legacy is partly shaped by the film 'Patton,' which simplified it as a rivalry between U.S. Lt. Gen. George S. Patton and British Lt. Gen. Bernard Montgomery.

  • TECHNOLOGYJul 22 · 08:10 UTCWTOP DC
    Today in History: July 22, First solo around-the-world flight

    Aviator Wiley Post completed the first solo flight around the world on July 22, 1933, landing at Floyd Bennett Field in New York City after a journey lasting 7 days, 18 hours, and 49 minutes.