Although General Patton was very successful during his tenure leading armies, the issue of his personal war ego gets in the way of his successes with the 7th army. Many effects in the movie attract the attention of the audience while on the other hand gives an unrepresentative view on things from a soldier’s standpoint. Even though Patton was consistent at getting himself into trouble, his ability to inspire men to courageous accomplishments with his aggressive approach is what made him unique as a leader. The fact that more attention was focused on the 7th army because of the actions by Commander Patton because of the lack of empathy during his decision making. Schaffner did a respectable job of accomplishing their mission of perceiving war in a precise fashion. Not only did they paint a vivid picture of what was taking place, the movie showcased the strategic planning that went into the war. He images leaves an impression because of the injuries that were showed during the hospital scenes. The hospital scenes allowed the diverse view on who Patton was as a person and not as a leader. The effect was positive and negative at times which allowed him to be perceived in a distinctive way. During battle Schaffner showcased war in an exceptional …show more content…
Patton can be considered a high risk high reward type of guy due to the fact that he was a hero in Italy but a zero after slapping the soldier. Attitudes like this really show that Patton was a flawed leader in the way he acted. The other leaders especially General Bradley put a cold shoulder towards Patton’s actions but after a while they began to speak up. This led to his aggressive approach to be lessened. General Bradley was very influential throughout the movie and his character was portrayed in a very respectable manner. Together they brought an even balance to the unit, which gives the soldiers the best of both