Severely injured in an auto accident, he died in Germany twelve days later, on 21 December 1945. Patton's colorful image, hard-driving personality, and success as a commander were at …

How did Patton die? From complications resulting from a car crash in Germany in December, 1945, which paralyzed him before ending his life.

At 5:55 p.m. on December 21, 1945, General George S. Patton, Jr. passed away in his sleep. A blood clot in his paralyzed body had worked its way to his heart, stopping it and ending the life …

Nov 22, 2024 · Uncover the mystery surrounding General George Patton's death. Explore the controversy and decide for yourself: accident or murder?

Dec 15, 2025 · Patton, the celebrated and feared commander of the U.S. Third Army, succumbed to a blood clot while paralyzed, passing away in his sleep at the age of 60 in Heidelberg, …

One of the most vivid figures among Allied combat leaders in World War II succumbed at 5:50 P. M. (11:50 A. M., Eastern standard time) to a lung congestion that probably would not have …

Dec 19, 2025 · George Patton, U.S. Army officer who was an outstanding practitioner of mobile tank warfare in the European and Mediterranean theaters during World War II. His strict …

Nov 16, 2009 · General George S. Patton, commander of the U.S. 3rd Army, dies from injuries suffered not in battle but in a freak car accident. He was 60 years old.

Dec 21, 2025 · After nearly two weeks in the hospital, Patton died on this day in 1945. His death resulted from complications with his injuries and congestive heart failure. Patton’s final resting …

Dec 20, 2025 · Although Patton survived the initial crash for 12 days, spending those days in traction, he apparently suffered a pulmonary embolus resulting from the paralysis, killing him in …