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July 16th, 2004, 07:20 PM
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Who can name the 3 most recognizable Generals of WWII?
What they had in common?
(more than one answer)
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July 16th, 2004, 07:44 PM
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Patton, Macarthur and Ike - they're all american
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I would have to say Rommel, Ike and Patton due to Rommel's genius in tactics...just a guess.
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So far 2 have been named...
Clue: none where in the same army
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Rommel
Monty
PAtton
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Rommel, Monty and Patton, indeed.
The first, I must add, the most overrated general of the war… 
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But still one of the most recognisable...
What they have in common? All fought in North Africa?
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What do they have in common? They are all males?  |
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All three where born within 6 days and 6 years from one another,
All three where overated by their own coutries fro propaganda reasons.
Patton Nov 11, 1885
Montgomery Nov 17, 1887
Rommel Nov 15, 1891
All three where some how involved with North Afrika and DDAy and all three veterans of WWI
Intersting thing about Rommel his wife's Birthday was 6th June.
Hence his absence from the battle field..
[ 18. July 2004, 05:52 PM: Message edited by: Fallschirmartz ]
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Wow, interesting factoids Fallschirmartz! I knew about Rommel's wife's B-Day, but I can't believe I have never heard of the connection between the three generals before!  It just goes to show there is *always* something new to learn about WWII.
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In my case, EVERYTHING IS NEW! But very interesting reading Fallschirmartz,
thx
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