Benjamin W. Patton stands with his father, Gen. George Patton in 1978 at the North Africa American Cemetery in Tunisia. His grandfather, Gen. George S. Patton commanded the U.S. II Corps in 1943.

WWII was a grim affair filled with stories of heroism and misanthropy. But a few WWII stories are just plain weird. This are five of the weirdest.

SHREVEPORT, La. - When you talk about the World War II, you must talk about the generals. The best known, of course, is Dwight Eisenhower, but the most popular general was General George Patton.

JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. — In a place steeped in military history, a new honor has been bestowed upon a legendary figure. Quarters 8 on Fort Myer, the residence of the vice chief of staff ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Gen. George Patton is considered to have been a fine soldier and leader (Letters, June 6). My father, who received a Purple Heart and a Silver Star in World War II and fought under Patton in the ...

When Germany surrendered in 1945, General George S. Patton did not celebrate. Instead, he issued a blunt warning: the real conflict was only beginning. As Soviet forces tightened their grip on Eastern ...