The current events of the day, namely the election of Donald Trump, forces one to make comparisons with General George Patton.  Oh, I'm going to hear it from veterans who will quickly say: "Donald Trump is no George Patton."  Yes, that is true.  But I kept thinking of the lessons learned from the SILENCE PATTON film and I couldn't help but parallel them with what is going on today in America.  The movie may portend America's future.

General Patton was outspoken.  He was no diplomat.  He saw no romance in war as military recruiters often sell to young men.  He had the unflinching nerve. He didn't mince his words.  He spoke with bluntness.  He was not politically correct. 

Generals Eisenhower, Montgomery, Bradley, Ridgway were obviously envious of Patton's tactical skills at war.  Why Patton was so audacious as to instruct his supply corps to pilfer petrol from other Army divisions.  Was he trying to steal all the glory?