The story
George Patton noted in his diary that "Dwight Eisenhower drank too much and is lonely", implying that the pressures of being the top Allied commander were taking a toll on his usually healthy and affable friend.
There's more to discover
You have arrived at just one small part of Back to Normandy — a personal project dedicated to preserving stories, images, music and memories of the Second World War.
Every record is a doorway to a larger story. Explore Back to Normandy to discover more, or visit Fred Vogels' personal website to learn about the person and the projects behind it.