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This #SundayMorning morning, we remember General Patton's prayer for good weather to rescue the American Soldiers and Belgian citizens encircled by German forces in Bastogne during the #BattleOfTheBulge.
This #SundayMorning morning, we remember General Patton's prayer for good weather to rescue the American Soldiers and Belgian citizens encircled by German forces in Bastogne during the #BattleOfTheBulge.
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On December 22, 1944, foul skies, dark clouds, and limited visibility negated Patton's advantages in air power and movement and maneuver over the Panzer force enemies.
On December 22, 1944, foul skies, dark clouds, and limited visibility negated Patton's advantages in air power and movement and maneuver over the Panzer force enemies.
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With his Third Army approaching the Ardennes, Patton ordered that all ~ 250,000 Soldiers under his command be issued a small card with this prayer.
With his Third Army approaching the Ardennes, Patton ordered that all ~ 250,000 Soldiers under his command be issued a small card with this prayer.
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On back:
"Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies and establish Thy justice among men and nations."
On back:
"Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies and establish Thy justice among men and nations."
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The next day, December 23rd, Patton kneeled in prayer inside the Luxembourg City chapel and offered his own, very personal words of appeal for clear skies.
The next day, December 23rd, Patton kneeled in prayer inside the Luxembourg City chapel and offered his own, very personal words of appeal for clear skies.
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The following day, December 24th, the skies opened up for almost 100 hours. Desperately needed airdropped supplies reached our men. American airpower shook its fist at the Nazis.
The following day, December 24th, the skies opened up for almost 100 hours. Desperately needed airdropped supplies reached our men. American airpower shook its fist at the Nazis.
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By the morning of December 27, 1944, the Master of War; Patton, Eisenhower, Bradley, Ridgway, Montgomery, Collins; were planning a massive attack from both the North and the South to pinch off the bulge and break the enemy's will.
By the morning of December 27, 1944, the Master of War; Patton, Eisenhower, Bradley, Ridgway, Montgomery, Collins; were planning a massive attack from both the North and the South to pinch off the bulge and break the enemy's will.
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More on that at 2PM Eastern.
More on that at 2PM Eastern.
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