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RalphG · 10-27-2016, 10:09 AM

In my endless search for car images I came across this one of General Patton riding in what appears to be a 39 Mercury convertible. Post WWII in Paris, August , 1945.

Seth Swoboda · 10-27-2016, 10:36 AM

We need more of his type of men today.

He only lived about another 4 months after this photo was taken.

19Fordy · 10-27-2016, 10:37 AM

Amen to that.

rockfla · 10-27-2016, 10:45 AM

We need more Mercury's like that too!!!

Bill · 10-27-2016, 12:33 PM

They don't make 'em like they used to. Both of them...

adileo · 10-27-2016, 12:48 PM

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What politician today would be seen riding in a 6 year old car.

Seth Swoboda · 10-27-2016, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by adileo

What politician today would be seen riding in a 6 year old car.

Good point and no matter what it would be a G.M product since they own them.

V8COOPMAN · 10-27-2016, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

.......it would be a G.M product since they own them.

Do what? DD

SofaKing · 10-27-2016, 04:00 PM

[QUOTE=Seth Swoboda;1376047]We need more of his type of men today.

They are around but don't get into the right positions typically. A person of principle is an irritant in leadership today. His helmet looks shinier than the car.

GB SISSON · 10-27-2016, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

We need more of his type of men today.

He only lived about another 4 months after this photo was taken.

Couldn't agree more. At least he lived to see VE Day, The events on Aug 6th and 8th, followed by VJ day. Great photo, thanks for posting.

fotfod · 10-28-2016, 03:55 AM

[QUOTE=SofaKing;1376226]

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

We need more of his type of men today.

They are around but don't get into the right positions typically. A person of principle is an irritant in leadership today. His helmet looks shinier than the car.

maybe his helmet was chromed and he was going to buy a harley

Graeme / New Zealand · 10-28-2016, 12:22 PM

If you read your millitary history books the man was actually a bit of a nut case..twin pearled handled pistols and all to add to that chrome helmut. This picture must be taken not long before he was killed in the motor accident. The way those Parisians have got their hands out they may have mistken him for another wartime leader who used to stand up in his car, but the General looks to be enjoying it anyway

GB

1937pickup · 10-28-2016, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Graeme / New Zealand

If you read your millitary history books the man was actually a bit of a nut case..twin pearled handled pistols and all to add to that chrome helmut. This picture must be taken not long before he was killed in the motor accident. The way those Parisians have got their hands out they may have mistken him for another wartime leader who used to stand up in his car, but the General looks to be enjoying it anyway

GB

He was more than a bit of a nut case, Eisenhower had to bale him out numerous times.

GB SISSON · 10-28-2016, 09:23 PM

In the Pacific theater we had MacArthur with his 'issues' and in the New Mexico desert near Los Alamos we had Oppenheimer drinking gin martinis from breakfast on and smoking three packs a day. They had the weight of the world on their shoulders. Where would we be without them?

Graeme / New Zealand · 10-28-2016, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1937pickup

He was more than a bit of a nut case, Eisenhower had to bale him out numerous times.

Agreed... I didn't want to over emphasize it. Gen Mark Clarke on the other hand
was an idiot who only allowed himself to be photographed from his "good side", went against orders & took Rome to satisfy his own ego at the expense of letting a load of Germans escape the Italian theatre. It backfired on him as a day or so later it was "no big news" as operation Overlord had begun. Gen Omar Bradley on the other side of the coin was the "steady hand".

GB

Graeme / New Zealand · 10-28-2016, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GB SISSON

In the Pacific theater we had MacArthur with his 'issues' and in the New Mexico desert near Los Alamos we had Oppenheimer drinking gin martinis from breakfast on and smoking three packs a day. They had the weight of the world on their shoulders. Where would we be without them?

GB... "Dugout Doug"

Graeme

mhsprecher · 10-29-2016, 06:27 AM

And running the whole show were Roosevelt and Churchill, arguably one of the greatest alliances of all time.

Graeme / New Zealand · 10-29-2016, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mhsprecher

And running the whole show were Roosevelt and Churchill, arguably one of the greatest alliances of all time.

Very much so. Without Churchills resilience and "never surrender" attitude, & "lend -lease" which was Roosevelts baby, the war in Europe could have been done and dusted earlier with a different result.

GB

snappydon · 10-29-2016, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Graeme / New Zealand

If you read your millitary history books the man was actually a bit of a nut case..twin pearled handled pistols and all to add to that chrome helmut. This picture must be taken not long before he was killed in the motor accident. The way those Parisians have got their hands out they may have mistken him for another wartime leader who used to stand up in his car, but the General looks to be enjoying it anyway

GB

Patton's revolver's were Ivory handled...not pearl. They were initially a pair of Colt Single Action Army in .45 Long Colt...but he gave one to a Hollywood actor who had the guts to perform for frontline troops. Patton replaced it with a S&W .357.

He may have been a bit of a "nut case" but he was also the most feared allied commander of WWII in the European theatre. Hitler nor Stalin wanted to be caught in his means.

MacArthur...was an egotistical narcissist, not so affectionately known as "bugout Doug" for his departure from the Philippines.

Graeme / New Zealand · 10-30-2016, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by snappydon

Patton's revolver's were Ivory handled...not pearl. They were initially a pair of Colt Single Action Army in .45 Long Colt...but he gave one to a Hollywood actor who had the guts to perform for frontline troops. Patton replaced it with a S&W .357.

He may have been a bit of a "nut case" but he was also the most feared allied commander of WWII in the European theatre. Hitler nor Stalin wanted to be caught in his means.

MacArthur...was an egotistical narcissist, not so affectionately known as "bugout Doug" for his departure from the Philippines.

snappydon I stand corrected on the handles you are right. McArthur whether "dugout doug" or " bugout doug", it was for the same reason. He will never be forgiven because of Bataan.

10-27-2016, 10:36 AM	#2
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Patton Mercury We need more of his type of men today. He only lived about another 4 months after this photo was taken. Last edited by Seth Swoboda; 10-27-2016 at 10:45 AM.

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19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: Patton Mercury Amen to that.

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SofaKing Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 756	Re: Patton Mercury [QUOTE=Seth Swoboda;1376047]We need more of his type of men today. They are around but don't get into the right positions typically. A person of principle is an irritant in leadership today. His helmet looks shinier than the car.

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Graeme / New Zealand Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lower Hutt , New Zealand Posts: 2,126	Re: Patton Mercury If you read your millitary history books the man was actually a bit of a nut case..twin pearled handled pistols and all to add to that chrome helmut. This picture must be taken not long before he was killed in the motor accident. The way those Parisians have got their hands out they may have mistken him for another wartime leader who used to stand up in his car, but the General looks to be enjoying it anyway GB __________________ "you can't make honey out of dog sh*t" "You're a long time looking at the lid"

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GB SISSON Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Orcas Island Washington Posts: 4,945	Re: Patton Mercury In the Pacific theater we had MacArthur with his 'issues' and in the New Mexico desert near Los Alamos we had Oppenheimer drinking gin martinis from breakfast on and smoking three packs a day. They had the weight of the world on their shoulders. Where would we be without them? __________________ Owner/Operator of 'Jailbar Ranch' on the side of Mt. Pickett. Current stable consists of 1946 1/2 ton pickup turned woodie wagon with FH V8, 1947 Tonner Pickup (red) mostly stock with exception of a cummins 6at turbo diesel, 1946 Tonner Pickup (green) with 226 cu in 6 cyl flathead, 1979 Toyota landcruiser wagon, completely encased in 1947 Ford Jailbar sheet metal. Ok, cornbinder rear fenders..... 'Rusty ol' floorboards, hot on their feet' (Alan Jackson)

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mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: Patton Mercury And running the whole show were Roosevelt and Churchill, arguably one of the greatest alliances of all time.