Patton,a genious for war
...e struggled in every subject, but history. He did not learn to write until the age of six, and he could not read until later. He struggled, but it was not due to a lack of effort. He would often study five to six hours a night. Unknown to him or anyone else, he had dyslexia. He struggled through out his schooling, often thinking that he was just stupid. After graduating from high school, he was faced with the tough decision of what college to attend. He knew that he wanted to attend either Virginia Military Institute (VMI), the college that over three generations of Pattons attended. Or Westpoint, a school that would help him attain his goal of becoming a general. He chose to go to Westpoint, but was soon told that his reading score was too low. Disappointed, he accepted his commission to VMI. However he didn't give up on his goal of attending westpoint. During his first year at VMI, he not only did his overwhelming amount of assignments, but also studied reading. The next year he was accepted to Westpoint. Though he still struggled in reading, he still managed to pass. During his five years at Westpoint, his relationship with childhood friend, Beatrice Ayer blossomed. Six years later they were married. After his commission as a second Latinate, he decided to serve in the calvary division; because "calvary officers get generals faster than foot soldiers" Patton worked hard and earned many metals and awards, but much to his disappointment he had never seen a real battle. In 1918, at the beginning of WWI, Patton, now Lt. Colonel, was given he task of commanding a division of new weapons- tanks. Patton's "treat 'em rough boys" as they called themselves lead a charge into enemy lines. They took over 6,000 German prisoners at the cost of fewer than a dozen American lives. Patton was awarded the Silver Star for bravery. Later in the war Patton was shot in the hip while leading a charge. While recuperating in a hospital he was promoted to Full Bird Colonel. The years after WWI had been good ones for the Pattons. They raised two daughters and a son, who was then attending Westpoint. The Pattons were now rich after they both inherited millions of dollars from their parents. Before the start of WWII, he was again promoted, this time to Lt. General. His goal of reaching general was finally reached, but he was not satisfied. He wanted five stars, the highest rank in the Army. At the outbreak of WWII, Patton was given command of the Army invasion of Morocco. After taking Morocco he was given control of the third army. He moves on and takes Italy with "remarkable speed". He was then g...