Hear panelists examine George S. Patton’s formative years, including his World War I experience and his role in shaping early 20th-century military preparedness, shedding light on the foundations of his later fame.

Join The National WWII Museum for a two-day symposium offering a detailed look at one of the most famous and controversial commanders of World War II—George S. Patton. Hear from scholars, experts, and historians as they discuss and debate Patton's life, influential service to our nation, and legacy in the postwar world.