General Patton Memorial Museum
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The General George S. Patton Memorial Museum, in Chiriaco Summit, California, is a museum erected in tribute to General George S. Patton on the site of the entrance of Camp Young, part of the Desert Training Center of World War II. generalpattonmuseum.org
Immerse yourself in the rich history of General George S. Patton, Jr, the Desert Training Center and World War II.
December 24, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Immerse yourself in the rich history of General George S. Patton, Jr, the Desert Training Center and World War II.
Major General George S. Patton and French General Nogues review American and French troops from a jeep. The Allied forces had recently won several victories over the Axis in North Africa.(Photo via Getty Images)
December 24, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Major General George S. Patton and French General Nogues review American and French troops from a jeep. The Allied forces had recently won several victories over the Axis in North Africa.(Photo via Getty Images)
General Patton (on the left) and General Weyland, commander of the American air group that rescued the 101st Division surrounded at Bastogne, circa 1940. (Photo by Keystone-France\Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
December 24, 2025 at 4:21 AM
General Patton (on the left) and General Weyland, commander of the American air group that rescued the 101st Division surrounded at Bastogne, circa 1940. (Photo by Keystone-France\Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images)
General George S. Patton (1885-1945) confers with General Dwight Eisenhower while looking at a map. Eisenhower (U.S. president from 1953-1961) was Supreme Commander of Allied forces during the 1944 invasion of Normandy. (Photo by © CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)
December 24, 2025 at 4:21 AM
General George S. Patton (1885-1945) confers with General Dwight Eisenhower while looking at a map. Eisenhower (U.S. president from 1953-1961) was Supreme Commander of Allied forces during the 1944 invasion of Normandy. (Photo by © CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)
Veteran of the Day: Dale A. Blumthal, U.S. Navy, World War 2.
December 24, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Veteran of the Day: Dale A. Blumthal, U.S. Navy, World War 2.
December 23rd, 1944
December 24, 2025 at 4:20 AM
December 23rd, 1944
Also on this day, December 23rd, 1944, at Papago Park camp in Arizona, 25 German POWs escape, ecstatic about successes in the Battle of the Bulge, but their plan to float down a river to Mexico goes awry due to the riverbed being dry; all are recaptured by January 28, 1945.
December 24, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Also on this day, December 23rd, 1944, at Papago Park camp in Arizona, 25 German POWs escape, ecstatic about successes in the Battle of the Bulge, but their plan to float down a river to Mexico goes awry due to the riverbed being dry; all are recaptured by January 28, 1945.
What happened on this day in WW2? December 23rd: In 1944, in the Battle of the Bulge, the Germans reach near the Meuse River. US C-47 cargo planes drop supplies into surrounded Bastogne. Photo: Troops of US 101st watching C-47s delivering supplies to their unit, Bastogne, Belgium.
December 24, 2025 at 4:17 AM
What happened on this day in WW2? December 23rd: In 1944, in the Battle of the Bulge, the Germans reach near the Meuse River. US C-47 cargo planes drop supplies into surrounded Bastogne. Photo: Troops of US 101st watching C-47s delivering supplies to their unit, Bastogne, Belgium.
Welcome to the General Patton Memorial Museum! Whether you're a history enthusiast, a military veteran, or simply seeking a unique adventure, we're excited to help you plan your visit.
December 22, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Welcome to the General Patton Memorial Museum! Whether you're a history enthusiast, a military veteran, or simply seeking a unique adventure, we're excited to help you plan your visit.
George Patton with Four Grandchildren (Photo by Library of Congress/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)
December 22, 2025 at 11:58 PM
George Patton with Four Grandchildren (Photo by Library of Congress/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images)
(Original Caption) 5/1945- Paris, France: General George Patton and Marlene Dietrich.
December 22, 2025 at 11:58 PM
(Original Caption) 5/1945- Paris, France: General George Patton and Marlene Dietrich.
1942: Major General George Smith Patton (1885 - 1945) an American soldier known as 'Old Blood And Guts' at age 57 when commanding US landings in North Africa. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)
December 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
1942: Major General George Smith Patton (1885 - 1945) an American soldier known as 'Old Blood And Guts' at age 57 when commanding US landings in North Africa. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)
Veteran of the Day: Gordon Brown Jr., U.S. Army Air Force, World War 2.
December 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Veteran of the Day: Gordon Brown Jr., U.S. Army Air Force, World War 2.
December 22nd, 1944
December 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
December 22nd, 1944
What happened on this day in WW2? December 22nd: In 1944, Germans demand surrender of surrounded Bastogne, Belgium—US Brig. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe replies, “Nuts!” US Third Army under Gen. George Patton launches offensive on the southern flank of the Bulge.
December 22, 2025 at 11:56 PM
What happened on this day in WW2? December 22nd: In 1944, Germans demand surrender of surrounded Bastogne, Belgium—US Brig. Gen. Anthony McAuliffe replies, “Nuts!” US Third Army under Gen. George Patton launches offensive on the southern flank of the Bulge.
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the passing of General George Patton! General George S. Patton died on December 21, 1945, in Heidelberg, Germany following a car accident 12 days earlier. The General Patton Memorial Museum will continue to honor the memory of this great leader!
December 21, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Today marks the 80th Anniversary of the passing of General George Patton! General George S. Patton died on December 21, 1945, in Heidelberg, Germany following a car accident 12 days earlier. The General Patton Memorial Museum will continue to honor the memory of this great leader!
Plan your visit today and experience the rich history and unique adventures awaiting you at the General Patton Memorial Museum.
December 21, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Plan your visit today and experience the rich history and unique adventures awaiting you at the General Patton Memorial Museum.
Veteran of the Day: Norman E. Bowles, Unites States Marine Corps, World War 2.
December 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Veteran of the Day: Norman E. Bowles, Unites States Marine Corps, World War 2.
December 21st, 1944
December 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
December 21st, 1944
What happened on this day in WW2? December 21st: In 1944, in the Battle of the Bulge, Germans surround US troops in Bastogne, Belgium, and take the crossroads at St. Vith after heavy fighting. US Sixth Army secures Ormoc Valley on Leyte.
December 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
What happened on this day in WW2? December 21st: In 1944, in the Battle of the Bulge, Germans surround US troops in Bastogne, Belgium, and take the crossroads at St. Vith after heavy fighting. US Sixth Army secures Ormoc Valley on Leyte.
Veteran of the Day: Thomas R. Bowerman, U.S. Navy, World War 2.
December 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Veteran of the Day: Thomas R. Bowerman, U.S. Navy, World War 2.