2006-06-13 14:20:38 · 20 answers · asked by UCSteve 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
As a former tank officer in the USMC,and as one who fought in Desert Storm, Patton would have a difficult time with the situation as it stands NOW in Iraq. Tanks are not suited for combat in cities, they can be attacked more easily, and surprised more often in these situations. Therefore, he would have relied more on his infantry divisions attached to his Armor, to clear out those defended areas in the cities/villages, and then send in armor as support. Also, Patton was a firm believer in Air power, and would have used his Air support to constantly harass the defenders.
Hope this helps.
2006-06-13 14:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by gregva2001 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
He'd fight it differently. In World War II, Patton was known for confounding both US strategists & the enemy by doing the unexpected. Some thought he took a lot of risks, but he lost less men than any other General in that war. He was a military genius who would analyze the situation and take what he thought the appropriate action -it usually worked well. Unfortunately, he's not around to analyze the present military landscape.
2006-06-13 14:31:59 · answer #2 · answered by Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only big difference would be that patton could give two SH**S about winning the hearts and minds of the iraqi citizens, we're there to fight a war not run a political campaign
2006-06-13 14:38:47 · answer #3 · answered by doc_fortune 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably would not have sent Patton as it is not his kind of war
2006-06-13 14:23:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The same way as the generals are doing right now.
2006-06-13 14:35:20 · answer #5 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "war" would have ended with the battle for Faluja. There wouldn't be anymore Faluja but the "war" would be over, too.
2006-06-13 14:28:09 · answer #6 · answered by mehale 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Times are different, old tactics have been studied by our enemies. I believe he would have followed orders as he always did & respected the Commander In Chief - the President.
2006-06-13 14:54:25 · answer #7 · answered by Wolfpacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well he hated politics...He just wanted to fight the wars.he didn`t belive in ythe ways of war in which troops weren`t involve.but he would have nuked it out!
2006-06-13 17:22:10 · answer #8 · answered by ballaboy558 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'd leave because he'd know that the 'conventional' U.S. military will never defeat a guerrilla insurgency.
2006-06-13 14:40:30 · answer #9 · answered by Jolly Roger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the same way because he was able to take orders. But he wouldn't be happy about it.
2006-06-13 14:37:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋