Ike had to consider all points of view. He made his decision not as an American, but as an Ally.
8 seconds sound clip from the Patton (1970) movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:03:29 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- Yes, but it puts you in a good position to support Montgomery.
- And, uh, where does Montgomery land?
- Well, he'll land in Syracuse and drive north to Catania, possibly even Messina.
- And you'll be alongside protecting his left.
- I see. In other words, we get the burden again while good old Monty gets the glory, huh?
- Ike had to consider all points of view. He made his decision not as an American, but as an Ally.
- Had it been the other way around, I assure you, Monty would protest.
- But this is what happens when your commander stops being an American and starts being an Ally.
- Here's the gangster Patton, landing at Gela with his Seventh Army.
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