Now, obviously, our forces would be divided. And, just as obviously, they could be chopped up piecemeal.
7 seconds sound clip from the Patton (1970) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:01:52 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
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- You know, Patton's already discussed his plan with Alexander.
- I realize that, but I have an idea that his plan may lead to an absolute disaster.
- Oh?
- Beetle, look. This is Sicily.
- Now then, what I propose, and what I shall insist on, by the way, is this.
- I will land at Syracuse as planned, but the Americans will land here, at Gela.
- I will advance north to Messina with the Americans protecting my flank.
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