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Patton, George S. (1885-1945) to Frank Stockdale re: progress of 3d Army, now at the Danube

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06760.10 Author/Creator: Patton, George S. (1885-1945) Place Written: [s.l.] Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1945/05/04 Pagination: 1 p. + env 25.3 x 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Patton writes in part: "As usual, the 3rd Army has been wiggling around like a snake.... Whoever said the Danube was blue is a damn liar." He notes that a "whole division surrendered to us this morning." With envelope signed by Patton.

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

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