A Tribute To
GENERAL COURTNEY H. HODGES
Arguably the "Real Patton" of
Victory in Europe
First posted 9/2009. More to be added.
U.S. Senate Publication
Book Cover: Hodges'
Biography
Preview of Biography on Google Books
Preview of War Diary on Google Books
Army Times Article: Obama's Grandfather
Personal Papers at Eisenhower Museum (.pdf)
Gravesite at Arlington
(photo)
Arlington Cemetery Page
| A Special Note in particular to President Obama, film director Ken Burns, the producers of The History Channel, and writers of the 1970 Hollywood movie "Patton": It's long past time for General Hodges and his U.S. First Army to receive their due -- and that their accomplishments are no longer misappropriated by a certain cult-like mythology that surrounds Gen. George Patton. |
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Gen. Courtney H. Hodges |
U.S. First Army WWII Patch