Helen Patton explains how she met Catherine Rommel. Video taken at the 249th Engineering Combat Battalion monument dedication on the Rhine River in Nierstein Germany in March of 2017.
@Horatio Nelson Just because some blowhard won does not mean anything Patton had respect for many generals that were real generals not like Montgomery all Montgomery wanted was glory
@@gfinnstrom I've always liked what Patton says about "Monty" in the movie Patton--that he seemed "more concerned about not losing a battle than with winning one".
Ridiculous comment. Patton didn't consider killings that came under the heading "rendering unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's (including military service)" to be immoral. Despite Patton's quirks and idiosyncrasies, he had a strong moral compass.
Their grandfathers were adversaries, their fathers were friends, and now they’re friends. They are the granddaughters of 2 legendary generals from the 20th century
Generalfeldmarshall Rommel & General Patton are people who I admire & respect greatly. I wish all the best to their families. This is an outstanding occurance & I am glad it happened.
I'm from Ecuador. Seeing this video makes me remember the history of mankind and partcularly two great men I've always admired such as Patton and Rommel two great leaders and warriors more than being rivals in the battle field they admired each other because their smartness and above all they were two human-beings like anyone. I strongly believe their descendants must feel proud of their forefathers and they died not only for their countries but also they stuck to their ideals.
Patton and Rommel were very much alike, both possessed traits that make for great general and field marshal; great strategists and tacticians, attention to details, knew how to get the most out of his troops, bold, decisive.
I took care of a man who graduated , along with pattons son, from west point in 1946 and from what I remember they both served alongside together as well. Ike's son graduated in 1945 from west point and he knew him too. But the gentleman told me that the patton family was very proud of the movie patton
There was a photo that came out in 2018 that showed Rommel meeting with the other officers executed in Operation Valkyrie trying to execute Hitler. Rommel didn't want to kill Hitler because he feared a civil war, but wanted to put Hitler on trial. He was a brave man and great field general.
If Patton and Rommel were to meet, it would be the pilot of an Anime. They'd bicker and argue about tactics but at the end of the day they both respected eachother. They both were the best the US and Germany had. These 2 represent the friendship Patton and Rommel would have had if they only were able to meet. May God grant you both peace! 🙏
Just because he commanded the Wehrmacht doesn't mean he was an evil man like every ignorant blanket of opinion that is laid over Germans during the Nazi era. Rommel did his duty, but like King Prius said to Achilles in Troy. "I am still your enemy tonight, but even enemies can show respect to one another". Rommel did exactly that. Treated POW the same way he wanted his to be treated. "War without Hate"- The Desert Fox. I find it hard to believe he helped plot Hitler's assassination..... He isn't stupid, he knows the guaranteed retaliation upon failure or success of an attempt... ... I say that because it's Very common for someone who opposed the Nazi party, SS, Propaganda extortion etc... in any way, To be punished "off the record" look up Reinhard Heydrichs job.. makes total sense.. Rommel was a man of honor and integrity. For example, Kurt knispel was a tiger tank ace, but he refused Goebbels request to be extorted for propaganda purposes .... He never got promoted or recieved medals for his incredible amount of confirmed kills.... Roughly 50 more than the glorified Michael Wittmann.... Yes. Both were gifted tank commanders. But wittmann was a pawn to the Nazis.... Knispel wasn't. And guess who is nearly forgotten and who is remembered and solidified in the history books ...
@Sabrina Dugan well, germany hasn't persecuted him, and nazism is against the law in any shape or form in Germany, that's enough for me to believe he wasn't personally involved in war crimes. He even has a memorial in his honor in germany.
@Sabrina Dugan prosecute ? Lol how would you prosecute someone who is dead ? Someone can be persecuted after death... I'll treatment towards his legacy? His honor? His family ? His grave? His memorial? His beliefs ? Your ignorance blinds you, and your wikipedia education is quite comical. Please, what other uneducated debate do you have to bring to the table sabrina? You must be some type of inferior race, nothing else can explain your fanatical belief that rommel is a dedicated nazi.
@@bidenator9760 read his letters, he compared the NSADP to the democratic and republican parties in the states. He didnt hate Germany or Germans, and Im pretty sure he didnt hate nazis.
Patton was a Rabid Racist Nazi sympathaizer, even didn't allowed African American on his Army formations... Even Hitler himself would expell him from the Nazi party for his Racist attitude towards African American service man...👊🇺🇸💩
I cannot imagine how a war would be if you had the 7th Panzer and 3rd Army fighting together. Rommel and Patton fighting together. Whoever is on the other side needs to surrender.
Not at all. His spine was shattered and was permanently paralyzed at the scene of a wreck, as witnessed and detailed by General Hobart Gay, the most devoted of friends to Patton and who was riding in same back seat when collision occurred.
Interesting ,both were involved in removing the Hooverarmy ,the man who saved Pattons life(ww1) was removed as well,Patton did it, im sure he wasn't pleased but orders are orders,
The same things are happening now ,''stupid wars'' , mostly created , instigated and supported by people like you , you are a leftist I suppose , read a bit of history before the 2ww and you will see the real culprits, people like you.
@@bidenator9760 right wing is capitalistic , the nazis where nationalist socialist left wing and Japan was a Monarchy and collective capitalism , close to socialism or socialization of production , closer to the left wing than the right
For real people i have to laugh i am the only Rommel descendant Manfred was adopted and Rommel never cheated on his wife let take a DNA test there lawyer Catherine i beat you arent my Biological sister
@@diosdadoapias what cant i say it run in the bloodline to start setting Villa to line up Crusader's to fight in the holy Land like ok you believe guess we will need a DNA test for that one too Rommel you believe that hype
Patton had huge respect for Rommel and vice-versa.
And their granddaughters are friends.
I wish both families a bright future.
Yes both cut from the same cloth and lacking any moral compas.
@Horatio Nelson Just because some blowhard won does not mean anything Patton had respect for many generals that were real generals not like Montgomery all Montgomery wanted was glory
@@gfinnstrom I've always liked what Patton says about "Monty" in the movie Patton--that he seemed "more concerned about not losing a battle than with winning one".
@@gfinnstrom All generals want glory, that's why they are generals.
Ridiculous comment. Patton didn't consider killings that came under the heading "rendering unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's (including military service)" to be immoral. Despite Patton's quirks and idiosyncrasies, he had a strong moral compass.
Their grandfathers were adversaries, their fathers were friends, and now they’re friends. They are the granddaughters of 2 legendary generals from the 20th century
Roomel and Patton never met in battle.
They were adversaries but they respected each others skills.
@@barbaramarrs5113 and they sent thousends of young soldiers into death.
@@mysteryclips2872 ---No the politicians send men to fight and die.
...and your point?
Generalfeldmarshall Rommel & General Patton are people who I admire & respect greatly. I wish all the best to their families. This is an outstanding occurance & I am glad it happened.
Patton sucks in world conqueror 4
@@user-hj8hp5ku4y wc3 is much better
@@omaksus7376 agreed
Commentaire très apprécié. Merci
I'm from Ecuador. Seeing this video makes me remember the history of mankind and partcularly two great men I've always admired such as Patton and Rommel two great leaders and warriors more than being rivals in the battle field they admired each other because their smartness and above all they were two human-beings like anyone. I strongly believe their descendants must feel proud of their forefathers and they died not only for their countries but also they stuck to their ideals.
Hola... Leíste el libro el Ecuador y la Alemania NS? Saludos...
Great that the daughter of Patton can meet with the daughter of Rommel
Granddaughters.
The sons of Patton and Rommel were also good friends
respect for both General! and their fam!
Patton and Rommel were very much alike, both possessed traits that make for great general and field marshal; great strategists and tacticians, attention to details, knew how to get the most out of his troops, bold, decisive.
The Pattons and Rommels were really cool man
Manfred Rommel was a great man as major of Stuttgart! Intelligent and humorous.
And they say Endgame is the most ambitious crossover ever...
Helen Patton and Catherine Rommel Meet In Nierstein.
Did she say, “Rommel, You Magnificent Bastard. I Read Your Book!” ;-)
I was thinking about the same thing! 🤣
Wasn't for Patton reading that book he wouldn't defeat Rommel .
Wasn't for Patton reading that book he wouldn't defeat Rommel .
I took care of a man who graduated , along with pattons son, from west point in 1946 and from what I remember they both served alongside together as well. Ike's son graduated in 1945 from west point and he knew him too. But the gentleman told me that the patton family was very proud of the movie patton
There was a photo that came out in 2018 that showed Rommel meeting with the other officers executed in Operation Valkyrie trying to execute Hitler. Rommel didn't want to kill Hitler because he feared a civil war, but wanted to put Hitler on trial. He was a brave man and great field general.
Thank you Senaleb. You are one of the few who get this correct. I am a second cousin once-removed fromGeneralfeldmarshal Rommel. -- Robert E Rommel
If Patton and Rommel were to meet, it would be the pilot of an Anime.
They'd bicker and argue about tactics but at the end of the day they both respected eachother.
They both were the best the US and Germany had.
These 2 represent the friendship Patton and Rommel would have had if they only were able to meet.
May God grant you both peace! 🙏
Rommel’s granddaughter meeting Payton’s granddaughter. Wow.
I hope God had mercy on their souls. Rommel tried to save Germany but it was too late.
🇮🇳 Field Marshal Erwin Rommel Was One of the Most Able and Brilliant Tank Commanders. Incidentally Rommel's wife's name was Helen Von Lutz. 🇮🇳
Just because he commanded the Wehrmacht doesn't mean he was an evil man like every ignorant blanket of opinion that is laid over Germans during the Nazi era. Rommel did his duty, but like King Prius said to Achilles in Troy. "I am still your enemy tonight, but even enemies can show respect to one another". Rommel did exactly that. Treated POW the same way he wanted his to be treated. "War without Hate"- The Desert Fox. I find it hard to believe he helped plot Hitler's assassination..... He isn't stupid, he knows the guaranteed retaliation upon failure or success of an attempt... ... I say that because it's Very common for someone who opposed the Nazi party, SS, Propaganda extortion etc... in any way, To be punished "off the record" look up Reinhard Heydrichs job.. makes total sense.. Rommel was a man of honor and integrity. For example, Kurt knispel was a tiger tank ace, but he refused Goebbels request to be extorted for propaganda purposes .... He never got promoted or recieved medals for his incredible amount of confirmed kills.... Roughly 50 more than the glorified Michael Wittmann.... Yes. Both were gifted tank commanders. But wittmann was a pawn to the Nazis.... Knispel wasn't. And guess who is nearly forgotten and who is remembered and solidified in the history books ...
Nuts. He was a dedicated Nazi Hitler lover.
@Sabrina Dugan he wasn't even part of the nazi party, germany praises him as of today, germany wouldn't do that if he was a genuine nazi.
@Sabrina Dugan well, germany hasn't persecuted him, and nazism is against the law in any shape or form in Germany, that's enough for me to believe he wasn't personally involved in war crimes. He even has a memorial in his honor in germany.
@Sabrina Dugan yes, germany has NOT persecuted erwin rommel. Where are you getting your facts ? Wikipedia?
@Sabrina Dugan prosecute ? Lol how would you prosecute someone who is dead ? Someone can be persecuted after death... I'll treatment towards his legacy? His honor? His family ? His grave? His memorial? His beliefs ? Your ignorance blinds you, and your wikipedia education is quite comical. Please, what other uneducated debate do you have to bring to the table sabrina? You must be some type of inferior race, nothing else can explain your fanatical belief that rommel is a dedicated nazi.
Salute to this great soldier. His family deserves all our respect and good either.
They had no dislike it was business and destiny, this is beautiful beyond belief
I love Rommel!
Well there is a guy who's actually called by his real name but we call him rommel. And I have a crush on him. So me too 😂
Peace.
The granddaughters of General Patton (United States) and General Erwin Rommel (Germany).
Short but very meaningful video.
Thank you.
Great respect for field marshall erwin Rommel... Same for general george s patton.. both legends
Gardons le souvenir de ces deux Héros dans nos pensées !
Can you imagine if Rommel and Patton met after the war? Many fighter pilots became good friends once it ended.
Yes look up the story of Franz Stigler and David Brown. Very good story.
Wonderful video! Thank you for sharing it with us.
Patton knew we fought the wrong enemy
He said that because he rightfully opposed the USSR. He hated the Nazis equally.
@@bidenator9760 no
@@bidenator9760 read his letters, he compared the NSADP to the democratic and republican parties in the states. He didnt hate Germany or Germans, and Im pretty sure he didnt hate nazis.
Patton was a Rabid Racist Nazi sympathaizer, even didn't allowed African American on his Army formations... Even Hitler himself would expell him from the Nazi party for his Racist attitude towards African American service man...👊🇺🇸💩
@@jackobtthoronn5388 haha ok
If Manfred Rommel ever had Facebook, you would see it his best friends section George Smith Patton IV & David Montgomery
wow
This is very touching. I imagine we will see this with the grandchildren of Trump and Hillary...or maybe not so much.
Honor among warriors passed down.
Beautiful
"Rommel you magnificent bastard, I READ YOUR BOOOK!!"
Only Marshal romel
هذا رائع جدا أنا أحب المارشال البطل رومل ثعلب الصحراء
Pop quiz: When is the birthday of Helen von Lutz, Mrs. Rommel ?
June 6.
Realitives of loyal brave generals to their governments both assininated by those governments, I wonder if these ladies knew that.
Field Marshald Erwin Rommel :15 November and General G.S. Patton : 11 November.
And Me..12 November..
The Great Scorpion Boy
Hello brazil..😍💚...Romel Ñ teve filha Mulher👩
Hi Helen!
I cannot imagine how a war would be if you had the 7th Panzer and 3rd Army fighting together. Rommel and Patton fighting together. Whoever is on the other side needs to surrender.
They both run out of gasoline. Rommel before El Alamein and Patton near the Moselle River in France.
Too bad Patton and Rommel never me think of what they would have talked about had they met.
And from what I understand both the sons of patton and rommel died of Parkinson's
Erwen romel is very good
Both great but who won? Case closed.
Lots of things dictate who won the war besides individual performances of two generals.
Cool
Indeed war's over...
Good
Once enemy now friends
Rommel, you magnificent bastard. I read your book!
Rommel ? Herr Feder Marshall?
Patton died under suspicious circumstances after his auto accident.
Not at all. His spine was shattered and was permanently paralyzed at the scene of a wreck, as witnessed and detailed by General Hobart Gay, the most devoted of friends to Patton and who was riding in same back seat when collision occurred.
Huhuuuu aus Deutschland
2nd greatest american General ever
Who was the first?
@@kenkrausse3624 mcarthur
@@marcustulliuscicero.5856 thank you ,Sir,
@@kenkrausse3624 that's just my opinion tho
Interesting ,both were involved in removing the Hooverarmy ,the man who saved Pattons life(ww1) was removed as well,Patton did it, im sure he wasn't pleased but orders are orders,
Oh que c'est beau , que ça me plait
Merci de vous ,turfaudieres IS a district where thé Mayer IS poweless , vhere violence reigns
رومل ثعلب الصحراء المارشال البطل
Just goes to prove war is so stupid, and there is better human nature.
Please don't tell these gals that Patton told Ike that if he had the chance he would shoot Rommel in the belly..🤐
I just point to the new Christmas eve child of the Bohemia grove haha look at you lie by Rhine river Gutenberg Bible
And the victims of stupid Wars?
The same things are happening now ,''stupid wars'' , mostly created , instigated and supported by people like you , you are a leftist I suppose , read a bit of history before the 2ww and you will see the real culprits, people like you.
@@JamesSmith-ui2hv Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan were right-wing and started WWII...
@@bidenator9760 right wing is capitalistic , the nazis where nationalist socialist left wing and Japan was a Monarchy and collective capitalism , close to socialism or socialization of production , closer to the left wing than the right
@@bidenator9760 Germany didn't declare war on France and UK in 1939.
For real people i have to laugh i am the only Rommel descendant
Manfred was adopted and Rommel never cheated on his wife let take a DNA test there lawyer Catherine i beat you arent my Biological sister
If that is true. then the daughter of Rommel is the true blood of the Field Marshall.
@@diosdadoapias what you talking they even woke up Merkel after me calming my Estate in Germany like ok cant read
@@josephdoucette4840 Rommel has a daughter by his first girlfriend is it not. Was her name Gertrude?
@@diosdadoapias what cant i say it run in the bloodline to start setting Villa to line up Crusader's to fight in the holy Land like ok you believe guess we will need a DNA test for that one too Rommel you believe that hype
@@josephdoucette4840 then go ahead have a DNA with the daughter of Rommel. You might be the usurper of blood relation with rommel.