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* Bradley gives Patton his report on Kasserine, and mentions that some of the men "just got plain scared." Patton is understanding, stating that even the best foxhound is gun-shy the first time out.

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* Bradley gives Patton his report on Kasserine, and mentions that some of the men "just got plain scared." Patton is understanding, stating that even the best foxhound is gun-shy the first time out. He then recounts how, when he was a young soldier, nothing terrified him more than a bullet coming straight for his nose.
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* Bradley gives Patton his report on Kasserine, and mentions that some of the men "just got plain scared." Patton is understanding, stating that even the best foxhound is gun-shy the first time out.
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* While touring the shambles of his new headquarters, Patton finds one soldier asleep on the floor. He says he's trying to get some sleep, and rather than discipline him, Patton lets him get back on the floor, because he actually knows what he's trying to do.
* A trio of kids walks up to Patton and salutes him. Without losing his intimidating scowl, he returns it.
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* For those with religious conviction, Patton's request of a prayer for the weather to clear shows that the arrogant, hot tempered general had the humility to accept that someone was greater than himself and worthy of consulting- Almighty God.
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* After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to visiting press around Malta instead of being involved in the upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Colonel Codman if he or any of the other officers want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."

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* After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to visiting press around Malta instead of being involved in the upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Colonel Codman if he or any of the other officers want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to.assigned."
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** Right before Patton finds [[BerserkButton a shell-shocked private]] and [[GetAHoldOfYourselfMan slaps him]].

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** [[MoodWhiplash Right before before]] Patton finds [[BerserkButton a shell-shocked private]] and [[GetAHoldOfYourselfMan slaps him]].
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-->'''Patton''': "For over a thousand years, Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of a triumph - a tumultuous parade. In the procession came trumpeters and musicians and strange animals from the conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and captured armaments. The conqueror rode in a triumphal chariot, the dazed prisoners walking in chains before him. Sometimes his children, robed in white, stood with him in the chariot, or rode the trace horses. A slave stood behind the conqueror, holding a golden crown, and whispering in his ear a warning, ''that all glory is fleeting''...

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-->'''Patton''': "For over a thousand years, Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of a triumph - a tumultuous parade. In the procession came trumpeters and musicians and strange animals from the conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and captured armaments. The conqueror rode in a triumphal chariot, the dazed prisoners walking in chains before him. Sometimes his children, robed in white, stood with him in the chariot, or rode the trace horses. A slave stood behind the conqueror, holding a golden crown, and whispering in his ear a warning, ''that all glory is fleeting''...fleeting''...

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* After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to visiting press around Malta instead of being involved in the upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he or any of the other officers want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."

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* After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to visiting press around Malta instead of being involved in the upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Colonel Codman if he or any of the other officers want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."
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* After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to visiting press around Malta instead of being involved in the upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he or any of the other officers want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."

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* After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to visiting press around Malta instead of being involved in the upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he or any of the other officers want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to.""
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-->'''Patton''': "For over a thousand years, Roman conquerors returning from the wars enjoyed the honor of a triumph - a tumultuous parade. In the procession came trumpeters and musicians and strange animals from the conquered territories, together with carts laden with treasure and captured armaments. The conqueror rode in a triumphal chariot, the dazed prisoners walking in chains before him. Sometimes his children, robed in white, stood with him in the chariot, or rode the trace horses. A slave stood behind the conqueror, holding a golden crown, and whispering in his ear a warning, ''that all glory is fleeting''...
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* After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to visiting press around Malta instead of being involved in upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he or any of the other officers want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."

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* After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to visiting press around Malta instead of being involved in the upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he or any of the other officers want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."
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* After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to visiting press around Malta instead of being involved in upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he and the other members of his general staff want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."

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* After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to visiting press around Malta instead of being involved in upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he and or any of the other members of his general staff officers want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."
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* After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to press around Malta instead of being involved in upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he and the other members of his general staff want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."

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* After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to visiting press around Malta instead of being involved in upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he and the other members of his general staff want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."
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* After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to press around Malta instead of being involved in upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he and the other members of his staff want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."

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* After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to press around Malta instead of being involved in upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he and the other members of his general staff want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."
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* Patton, after the slapping incident, is reduced to giving tours to press around Malta instead of being involved in upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he and the other members of his staff want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."

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* Patton, after After the slapping incident, Patton is reduced to giving tours to press around Malta instead of being involved in upcoming invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he and the other members of his staff want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."
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* Patton, after the slapping incident, is reduced to giving tours to press around Malta instead of being involved in upcoming the invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he and the other members of his staff want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."

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* Patton, after the slapping incident, is reduced to giving tours to press around Malta instead of being involved in upcoming the invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he and the other members of his staff want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."
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** Right before Patton finds [[BerserkButton a shell-shocked private]] and [[GetAHoldOfYourselfMan slaps him]].

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** Right before Patton finds [[BerserkButton a shell-shocked private]] and [[GetAHoldOfYourselfMan slaps him]].him]].
* Patton, after the slapping incident, is reduced to giving tours to press around Malta instead of being involved in upcoming the invasion of Europe. He tells his aide Col. Codman if he and the other members of his staff want to be re-assigned to another post he'll understand. Codman responds: "Sir, I can speak for the entire staff. We want to stay with you. No matter what duty you're assigned to."

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