The soldier who was slapped by Patton and rushed back to the battlefield was called Cour. He was not a deserter, nor was he hospitalized for no reason. Poor, he was suffering from malaria, his body temperature was as high as 39 degrees, and he was so hot that he couldn't stand firm.

Coul was still a reasonable person. He knew that as a busy general, Patton was inevitable to make some mistakes occasionally, so he did not make a big deal.

only……

He mentioned this in a letter to his father the next day.

Kur's family was reluctant, especially Kur's father, who said: "My son risked his life to fight for the United States and had never retreated in front of the enemy, but see... what kind of insult he suffered!!"

Journalists always like to catch up on the wind, especially this kind of negative news that can attract attention is a good topic for them to pursue. So they rushed to the hospital for interview without Patton's knowledge, and found that what the soldier said was true.

Coincidentally, Patton beat another patient who seemed not sick in another hospital, and also drove him back to the battlefield... So a reporter asked this question.

Patton thought for a while and replied, "Gentlemen, you should know... soldiers are also citizens. In fact, the highest obligation and right of citizens is to take up weapons to defend the motherland. Some cowardly bastards can make excuses for themselves not to go to the battlefield! If everyone is like this and finds a high-sounding excuse for themselves, what should we do? What will happen to our country, relatives, and even the whole world? No, fuck, we Americans won't be like that!"

Patton actually knew in his heart that he was wrongly believing these soldiers, but he was unwilling to admit it, at least he was unwilling to admit it in front of reporters.

Zhang Chi can understand this. A general like Patton, who would rather resign than bow his head to admit his mistake.

"But the general!" The reporter of course was unwilling to let Patton go: "What if the object you accuse or even beat is not a coward? They performed bravely on the battlefield and received unanimous praise from their comrades. It is not an excuse for them to get sick... but they got these things. Do you think this is fair?"

"General, what's the difference between doing this and fascist countries forcing their own soldiers to go to the battlefield?"

...

Patton was asked so much that he didn't know how to answer, and he never expected this press conference to be like this.

"Gentlemen!" At this time, Zhang Chi stood up: "I don't want to defend General Patton. I just want to remind you... The general in front of you only slept for several days and nights for a few hours, just to command a team of more than 200,000 people to fight bravely against the enemy on the battlefield. After he won the victory, what you pay more attention to is his rebuke of a few soldiers? Gentlemen, that is a unit of 200,000 people. Believe me, if it were you, maybe even twenty people would not be able to manage well!"

After saying this, the reporters felt a little disappointed. After all, everyone could not deny Patton's achievements, and no one could use this small mistake to deny Patton's contribution.

Patton couldn't help but look at Zhang Chi with gratitude. This was like a timely help for him.

Then the reporters tactfully turned the questions to the Battle of Sicily, and Patton was of course happy to answer these questions.

Afterwards, everyone thought that this page would be revealed because it was not a big deal, especially in the army... it was a common thing for the superiors to act roughly with their subordinates.

But what is touching is that a few days later, a journalist made the case public to the whole country on a Sunday radio program, and also stolen the truth and ignorance. How domineering and rude Patton is, on the other hand, he also said that the beaten soldiers were more unfair than Dou E... This is the strength of the reporter, and they are very good at using words to incite the audience's emotions.

This came like a bomb shocking the whole country, and another climax of denying Patton was set off:

"We ask for an investigation into George Patton's behavior!"

"We should drive Patton out of the army, a commander who is so unable to control himself, is not worthy of commanding a company, let alone commanding an army!"

"We cannot believe in such a reckless, arrogant and arrogant general, and we are not at ease to hand the army into his hands!"

"I request a thorough investigation of General Patton's incident. These poor children are American soldiers, not German soldiers. If our soldiers are abused, then please bring Hitler to him!"

...

There are even many people who speculated out of thin air that the reason why Patton was not investigated was because he was Eisenhower's friend, and Eisenhower deliberately covered the truth of the incident for Patton's sake.

When he knew these words, Patton couldn't help but curse: "Damn it, if Ike protects me, how could it make everyone in the world know about it now!"

Zhang Chi can only be speechless about this, this is the pressure of public opinion... Those who live in peaceful society have no idea how difficult it is on the battlefield. Anyone who fans the flames will stand on the moral high ground and criticizes people.

This is a bit like modern cyber violence.

It is easy to criticize people, but if you put yourself in the shoes of someone else, there are a few who will do better or do not make mistakes than him.

But the people ignored these things, and the calls for investigation by Patton were getting higher and higher, so Eisenhower could not bear it.

Patton was silent for a few days before finding Zhang Chi.

He complained to Zhang Chi with some frustration: "Major General, I want to let go of all this!"

"Yes, I can understand!" Zhang Chi poured a glass of wine for Patton: "But you can't admit defeat?"

"Can't admit defeat?" Patton couldn't help but look at Zhang Chi in confusion: "What does this mean?"

Zhang Chi raised her glass and took a sip, then explained: "General, do you think this matter will be as simple as it seems?"

When Patton heard this, he was stunned and then asked, "What do you think this is?"

"This is just a small matter, isn't it?" Zhang Chi said: "But it can cause such a big controversy, even completely overshadow the victory of the Battle of Sicily... This is not something that a few reporters can do with a few articles. I believe this is an organized act!"

"But... why?" said Patton. "Why do they do this?"
Chapter completed!