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Patton (1970)
Where Patton says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
The Tunisian desert, Sicily, France and Germany were all shot in Spain; Belgium's snow was filmed near Segovia.
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Scenes and places
The defeat at Kasserine Pass
Patton arrives to take over an American corps that has just suffered a severe defeat. He reorganizes it and imposes strict discipline.
Set in Kasserine Pass, Tunisia — The North African battlefield where the U.S. II Corps is beaten before Patton arrives. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The Battle of Kasserine Pass was fought in Tunisia in February 1943.
Filmed at Almería area, Spain — Stood in for the Tunisian and Sicilian scenes; the exact spot is not given. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Reviewing Moroccan troops
Patton stands beside the Sultan of Morocco as Moroccan troops pass in review. A show of ceremony before the campaign moves on.
Set in Royal Palace, Rabat, Morocco — Patton and Sultan Muhammad V review Moroccan troops including the Goumiers. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The royal palace compound in Rabat.
Filmed at Royal Palace, Rabat — The review of Moroccan troops was shot at the actual Royal Palace; the coordinate is accurate to about 1 km. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Driving up to ancient Carthage
Patton drives up to an ancient city the film implies is Carthage. The ruins give the general a place to stand in front of history.
Set in Carthage (implied) — An ancient city the film implies is Carthage; it was not shot in Tunisia. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A Roman-era ruin city in Morocco standing in for Carthage.
Filmed at Volubilis, Morocco — The ancient-city scene was shot among the Roman ruins of Volubilis. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The battle of El Guettar
Patton leads the corps he rebuilt into the Battle of El Guettar. It is the first test of his discipline.
Set in El Guettar, Tunisia — The Tunisian battle where Patton's reorganized corps redeems itself.
A battle in southern Tunisia in March 1943.
Filmed at Almería area, Spain — Stood in for the Tunisian and Sicilian scenes; the exact spot is not given. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Landing at Gela, Sicily
Alexander chooses Montgomery's cautious plan, so Patton's forces land at Gela in a supporting role. Patton resents being second.
Set in Gela, Sicily — The Sicilian landing site assigned to Patton's forces. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A Sicilian coastal town where the Seventh Army landed.
Filmed at Almería area, Spain — Stood in for the Sicilian scenes; the exact spot is not given. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Taking Palermo
Patton ignores the supporting role and pushes northwest to take Palermo. He wants the glory for himself.
Set in Palermo, Sicily — The Sicilian capital that Patton takes by pushing northwest. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The largest city in Sicily.
Filmed at Almería area, Spain — Stood in for the Sicilian scenes; the exact spot is not given. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Racing to Messina
Patton races on to Messina to arrive before the British. Montgomery is his rival throughout.
Set in Messina, Sicily — The Sicilian port that Patton races to beat the British. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A port city at the northeast tip of Sicily.
Filmed at Almería area, Spain — Stood in for the Tunisian and Sicilian scenes; the exact spot is not given. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Speech at Knutsford
Sidelined in England, Patton speaks at a public gathering and says the postwar world will belong to Anglo-Americans. His words alarm Allied leaders.
Set in Knutsford, Cheshire, England — The English town where Patton's remark about Anglo-Americans causes alarm. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A market town in Cheshire.
Filmed at Knutsford Town Hall — The welcome-centre dedication was filmed at the actual site, in front of Knutsford Town Hall. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The Third Army sweeps across France
Patton's Third Army races across France until fuel and supplies go to Montgomery and it must halt. Patton confronts Bradley in frustration.
Set in France — France, crossed by Patton's Third Army before it halts at the German border.
A country-level setting with no single point.
Filmed at Pamplona former military zone, Spain — Pamplona stood in for France and Germany; the exact spot is not given. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Relieving Bastogne in the Bulge
In winter, Patton's staff plans a bold operation to relieve the 101st Airborne trapped in Bastogne. Patton's army turns north in the snow.
Set in Bastogne, Belgium — The Belgian town where the 101st Airborne Division is trapped. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A town in the Belgian Ardennes.
Filmed at Valsaín forest, near Segovia, Spain — The winter Belgium scenes were shot near Segovia, in the Valsaín area, when snow fell. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Occupying Germany
After the surrender, Patton is retained to help oversee the occupation. His candid remarks bring new controversy.
Set in Germany — Germany, where Patton helps oversee the occupation.
A country-level setting with no single point.
Filmed at Pamplona, Spain — Pamplona stood in for Germany; the exact spot is not given. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Characters
- General George S. Patton — A hard-charging U.S. general who commands from North Africa to Germany.