In December of 1945, General George broke his neck in a car crash near Mannheim, Germany. He died at the hospital in Heidelberg 12 days after (December 21, 1945). In 1970 the film Patton explored Patton’s complex character, which ran the gamut from seemingly ruthless to surprisingly sentimental. The film garnered seven Academy Awards. To this day, Patton is considered one of the most successful field commanders in U.S history.

Patton's Death