One reason General George S. Patton was such a strong leader in battle was his vast knowledge of history. He read extensively on classic military history, going back to Julius Caesar and other great leaders of ancient times. In the movie “Patton”, his character, played by George C. Scott, spoke often about ancient civilizations and how they handled themselves during wartime. So when it came to battling the Germans, Patton liked to be one-step ahead of the feared army of the Third Reich. In this scene, the United States Army takes on troops led by General Erwin Rommel, known as the “Desert Fox”. Not to be outdone, though, Patton’s army lay in wait, and took Rommel’s brigades by surprise. It was no surprise to Patton though, who laughed with joy at how his preparation paid off. Now, whenever you’ve done your homework and you’ve successfully dispensed with your adversaries, you know what to say: