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My wife's great-grandfather was in that low speed car crash that killed Patton in the German country side. He was Patton's chief of staff. I was always amazed h

My wife's great-grandfather was in that low speed car crash that killed Patton in the German country side. He was Patton's chief of staff. I was always amazed how a warrior so great could die so unremarkably.

golergka 9y ago
> I was always amazed how a warrior so great could die so unremarkably. Great enough to avoid death in combat? After all, not dying in combat is supposed to be one of the main tasks of a warrior.
- sgt101 9y ago
  Valhalla called, it was hard to work out what was going on on the other side of the line, but I think that they said that you're wrong.
- valuearb 9y ago
  Being willing to die is always required of a great warrior.
erikpukinskis 9y ago
In 50 years the idea anyone could die in a car crash (not a joyride) will be inconceivable.
pm90 9y ago
We're all human beings, after all.
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Apocryphon 9y ago
Lawrence of Arabia also died in an auto accident.
- bronson 9y ago
  Motorcycle, swerved to avoid some kids.
idlewords 9y ago
Genghis Khan died after falling from his horse. These unglamorous transportation accidents have been killing military luminaries since forever.