Patton was given a Lipizzaner horse during WWII because he helped save the horses from the Russians.
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George S. Patton came from one of the richest families on the west coast. Money for him was not an issue. Before the WWII, Patton was using his own money to buy gas for his tanks during the Louisiana Maneuvers.
His own troops called him "Old Blood and Guts", but cheered him lustily when he passed by. It was a symbol of pride for any soldier to say after the war, "I fought with Patton!"
Patton ran over people's bodies in the road gaining the nickname "old blood and guts" He did not literally run over bodies. He did give a speech very similar to that depicted at the beginning of the movie "Patton" where he told his troops to spill the enemy's blood. The nickname was pinned on him largely by his men for his bold, sometimes costly, plans: "His Guts and Our Blood"
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