 In 1942, he stepped forth like some warrior of old to lead and inspire vast forces of men. At a pace never equal, his third army swept across the continent of Europe. No American leader was more colorful and more successful. General George S. Patton Jr. dedicated a glory and the victory that was won. The name, the symbol, the victories are history. The United States Army presents the Big Picture, an official report produced for the armed forces and the American people, our guest narrator, Mr. Ronald Reagan. It's not easy to believe that George S. Patton Jr. was once just Georgie. From his earliest years, this lad believed he was going to be General George S. Patton Jr. His imagination was stirred by stories of great heroes of the past, told by his father. His military career began at VMI. At West Point, he proved himself a model cadet. Although, like Washington and Napoleon, he could not spell. Rarely from this time on would Georgie flash this attractive smile.