DR. J. A. WELLARD other characteristics by impetuous conviction, led to the slapping inci dent in a troop hospital. General Patton struck a recuperating soldier who remarked that he "just couldn't take it any longer." It momentarily offended Patton's sense of courage and patriotism. The incident, which made news around the world, "nearly broke Patton". Wellard said. "It was o! so serious a nature that even Eisen hower didn't know what to do. he added. But in the end. the Supreme Commander made his decision on warfare, not personalities—he had to keep using Patton's fighting ability.

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