All of the real heroes are not storybook combat fighters either. Every single man in this Army plays a vital role. Don t ever let up. Don t ever think that your job is unimportant. Every man has a job to do and he must do it. Every man is a vital link in the great chain.
George S. PattonAbout author
- Author's profession: Soldier
- Nationality: american
- Born: November 11, 1885
- Died: December 21, 1945
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