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Patton, George S. (1885-1945) to Frank Stockdale re: battle of the Bulge, expecting German withdrawal

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06760.08 Author/Creator: Patton, George S. (1885-1945) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1945/01/03 Pagination: 1 p. 25.1 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy

A prophetic note, preceding by one day the German withdrawal of the 6th SS Panzer Division from the Battle of the Bulge. Patton writes in part: "We have been attacking him and I believe that we now have him on the run."

Patton, George S. (George Smith)., 1885-1945

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