Times of crisis often bring out the best in orators. USA TODAY Network looks back at some other famous quotes from the World War II era — both before and after the "date which will live in infamy." ...

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Find out more about the site contributors. Posted on: 28 June 2005 by Peter - WW2 Site Helper The saying "Gone for a Burton" is not American; it is RAF slang dating back to 1939. It refers to a ...

Patton achieved legendary status during World War II, and his plainspoken style endeared him to U.S. troops. Among the quotes credited to him: "May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't." ...

Patton achieved legendary status during World War II, and his plainspoken style endeared him to U.S. troops. Among the quotes credited to him: "May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't." ...

Patton achieved legendary status during World War II, and his plainspoken style endeared him to U.S. troops. Among the quotes credited to him: "May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't." ...

Patton achieved legendary status during World War II, and his plainspoken style endeared him to U.S. troops. Among the quotes credited to him: "May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't." ...

Patton achieved legendary status during World War II, and his plainspoken style endeared him to U.S. troops. Among the quotes credited to him: "May God have mercy upon my enemies, because I won't." ...