When Military Leaders Defy Command: Shocking Examples of When a Military Leader Disobey Orders
The order to stand down was clear: “No engagement.” But General George S. Patton Jr. saw an opportunity. In 1944, as Allied forces advanced through France, Patton’s Third Army was ordered to halt its push toward the German border, redirecting resources to support the British and Canadian forces in Normandy. Patton, however, ignored the directive. … Read more
