1. Read the actual Patton speeches and the speech that George C.
Scott delivers at the opening of the movie. Compare them. Include
at least three quotes that Scott uses that were really part of the actual Patton speech.
2. Why was Patton promoted to command II Corps? What did he do to change the unit when
he took over?
3. Compare and contrast the personalities of Patton, Montgomery and Bradley. Which one
was the better General? Why do you think so?
4. There were two primary ways that Patton contributed to the success of the Normandy
invasion. Discuss each of them.
5. Go on the Internet. Search for the real 'Weather Prayer' that Patton had the
Chaplain write. How does this compare to the prayer in the movie?
6. Discuss the differences of what happened to
Montgomery, Eisenhower, Bradley and Patton after the end of the war. What is your opinion
of this?
