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George Patton slaps soldier in 1943...



Item # 697726

November 23, 1943

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., November 23, 1943.

* General George S. Patton slaps soldier
* World War II - WWII (1st made public)


Near the bottom of the front page is a one column heading: "Disclose Patton Offered Apology To Officers, Men" with photo of Patton. (see images) First report coverage continues on page 7 with a detailed account of what happened.
Complete with 10 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregular along the spine, generally very nice.

Category: The 20th Century