While General Patton may not have motivated the soldiers in the most formal manner, I feel that he was able to effectively motivate his soldiers. Throughout his speech, Patton often gives the soldiers a reassuring comment. He praises them by saying, “We have the finest food and equipment, the best spirit and the best men in the world.” This praise helps to boost the confidence among the men. This allows them to realize who they truly are. With this remark, Patton established the fact that he and many others had complete confidence in these men. At another place in his speech, Patton directly targets the simple beliefs of every American. In the paragraph beginning, “When you were kids, you all admired…,” Patton drives in the point of being an American. …show more content…
Each one of them at one point in their lives had desired to be the best “marble shooter” or the “fastest runner.” This winning concept in every American’s mind accompanied by the hateful thought of losing, would directly apply to the war they were about to fight. Not a single man in that crowd would want to come in second place. They were all going to fight together in an army that “lives, eats, sleeps, and fights as a team.” This team aspect combined with everyone’s equal desire for success culminates into an incredible force. As these men stood there and fight together, they will fight for each other and what they believe in as Americans. While Patton’s speech may be crude and rough, his points make and incredible connection with the ideas and ways of the soldiers as he motivates them for