![PATTON, George S. Typed letter signed (“G.S. Patton, Jr.”), to Commanding General XII Corps [Lt. Gen. Manton S. Eddy], 8 December 1944. 1 page, 8vo, two punch holes at top edge, Headquarters Third Army stationery. Matted and framed.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2015/NYR/2015_NYR_12436_0214_000(patton_george_s_typed_letter_signed_to_commanding_general_xii_corps_lt054442).jpg?w=1)
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PATTON, George S. Typed letter signed (“G.S. Patton, Jr.”), to Commanding General XII Corps [Lt. Gen. Manton S. Eddy], 8 December 1944. 1 page, 8vo, two punch holes at top edge, Headquarters Third Army stationery. Matted and framed.
"TODAY MARKS THE END OF 30 DAYS OF RELENTLESS AND VICTORIOUS ACTION AGAINST A WELL-POSTED AND DETERMINED ENEMY in the face of appalling conditions of terrain and weather,” begins this commendation to Eddy’s Corps. “Please accept for yourself and pass on to the heroic officers and men of your command my deep appreciation of your magnificent performance. All ranks of XII Corps are hereby highly commended for their super-human and victorious efforts.” Patton’s Third Army raced across France to the German frontier as winter closed in in 1944. Americans indulged hopes that the collapse of Germany and the end of the war was near. But just eight days after this letter, Hitler launched the Ardennes offensive, plunging the American armies into months of deadly fighting.
"TODAY MARKS THE END OF 30 DAYS OF RELENTLESS AND VICTORIOUS ACTION AGAINST A WELL-POSTED AND DETERMINED ENEMY in the face of appalling conditions of terrain and weather,” begins this commendation to Eddy’s Corps. “Please accept for yourself and pass on to the heroic officers and men of your command my deep appreciation of your magnificent performance. All ranks of XII Corps are hereby highly commended for their super-human and victorious efforts.” Patton’s Third Army raced across France to the German frontier as winter closed in in 1944. Americans indulged hopes that the collapse of Germany and the end of the war was near. But just eight days after this letter, Hitler launched the Ardennes offensive, plunging the American armies into months of deadly fighting.