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Lot of 2. Patton, George S., Jr. (1885-1945). Four-star US Army General (1909-1945). Signed Life magazine, 10.5 x 14 in. January 15, 1945. Featuring a portrait of the decorated general, titled in white Patton. Patton, George S., Jr. (1885-1945). Four-star US Army General (1909-1945). First day issue, 6.5 x 3.75 in., "Honoring General S. Patton Jr., 'Old Blood and Guts' Commander of the US 3rd Army in World War II." Postmarked Fort Knox, KY, November 11, 1953 with a commemorative 3 cent stamp with a tank and the bust of the general. Addressed to Ms. Lillie Lee. Hailing from a long line of military heroes, George Patton was determined to follow the traditions of his family and earn his place in military history. He accomplished his goals by having a prolific military career commanding several armies, most notably, the the US Third Army in France and Germany during World War II. He is arguably the most controversial military commander that served during World War II, and, quite possibly, in United States military history. He first experienced glory while leading cavalry patrols against Pancho Villa at Fort Bliss along the Mexican border and became proficient in tank warfare during World War I. During World War II, his skill on the battlefield as well as his ruthless tactics resulted in the successful invasion of Italy on D-Day and liberation of France and Germany. He mysteriously died in a car crash soon after World War II, on December 21, 1945. Condition: Inked inscription on the cover from a previous owner that reads, Battle of the Buldge p. 15 as well as some minor wear and a small tear on the cover. The fist day issue has some minor soiling and pencil marks from the previous owner.