An Aggressive Pre-Assault Speech By General George S. Patton To The Third Army Troops Auction Marked - Silvered and blackened

Marked - Silvered and blackened zinc

inscribed "PRESENTED TO LT

CANADA" radiating from "GREAT BRITAIN" below

1917 and April 22

73 mm x 98 mm

An Aggressive Pre-Assault Speech By General George S. Patton To The Third Army Troops Auction Marked - Silvered and blackenedThis is an extraordinary speech to the Third Army Troops delivered by General George S. Patton. It is intended to raise the moral of the troops prior to an assault by emphasizing truly American values, as well as the importance and value of each individual soldier. It uses strong language as is usual for Patton, who was legendary among American GIs for his bluntness. The document is machine typed on thin paper and measures 204 mm x 292 mm. The two