Office Hours with Victor Davis Hanson: Patton

[@michaelsjolin9203]

Victor Davis Hanson is a one man American Institution. Treasure this man while he is with us.

[@chuckfinley3542]

VDH recently had his 70th birthday. Let’s hope we have another 20 years of his writing & lecturing.

[@petefalc]

Victor Davis Hanson is the greatest treasure on the Pepperdine Campus. He is very possibly the most well read and most brilliant intellectual of our time.

[@danielmurphy9140]

As a soldier for 40 years from private to a senior combat officer, now retired, I am mesmerized by VDH. He put flesh and breath into the dried bones of WWII like no one I ever heard has done. Thank you, Pepperdine for this series. I think VDH, who has never been in the military, should be the Secretary of Defense or the Vice President of the U.S.A..

[@gailbrandt_tibbitts1465]

Thank you

[@norichesney]

The detail and methodic analysis of this man is genius. Thank you so much for making these interviews available to us.

[@OleJoe]

My dad was a medic in the 4th Armored Division of Patton's Third Army. He was in France, Belgium, etc. He was 19 years old.

[@whatsup848]

My father landed on Omaha Beach on day 2 of the invasion. He told us about hearing Patton give a speech preparing the young soldiers for what was coming. He also said officers girlfriends were there and quickly left because of the language. Thank you for an incredible look into the intricacies of war.

[@JamesAgans]

Patton was in Calais during D- day to throw off the Wermacht into thinking that's where we would land. Maybe your first sentence has nothing to do with the second? At any rate, God bless your Dad. Mine was Navy.

[@krissykay7940]

I really appreciate that this discussion was made freely available on KZbin. I hope you all know how many people totally outside the field get great value and education from these talks and lectures!! Thank you :)

[@royolstad8532]

VDH is a huge anomaly in academia. I'm very encouraged that someone like this sees through the woke BS, (astonishing BS,) and remains a learned voice for sanity, and America. Love this guy

[@samuelmatz]

Persons like Victor Hanson aids our learning. Knowledge is a much needed commodity in these desperate times . Another outstanding person is Thomas Sowell.

[@philtheo]

Patton was one of the greatest generals in American history (and arguably in history, period). And Victor Davis Hanson is one of the greatest American intellectuals today. Amazing to hear VDH on Patton, one great analyzing another great! 😊

[@lanemorrison4145]

Victor Davis Hanson is a great treasure of sensible, intelligent, historical knowledge.

[@lynnetx5521]

Thank you for these office hours sessions, especially with VDH. It is a pleasure and honor to listen to the discussion!!

[@ColKlink0]

Magnificent interview! VDH's talks are revelatory and inspiring.

[@jillgreen5288]

Thank you for sharing Victor's wisdom with us.

[@rick-hm3ji]

VDH-brilliant as always. Pete Peterson-excellent interviewer asking questions that precipitate great discussion. This series is a joy! The dearth of viewers and comments saddens me. If only members of the US Congress would listen to these we'd be a whole lot better off. Thanks for this great content.

[@howardnielsen6220]

I so enjoy listening to VDH. Again Thank You

[@victorsperandeo3609]

Professor Hanson is the best of his breed

[@rachelbuckner3786]

Love dr Hanson. Very clear explaination of the events in Israel. Thanks so much. God bless you for sharing so well.

[@HoldenMcG]

Great analysis and ability to connect the dots by VDH.

[@snakeolicous]

Thanks for bringing VDH on. Love any historical and current insights he provides.

[@abringering2164]

Patton was my favorite General of WWII. He was brave but a caring man. My father in law served under him and loved him as a real leader, and a strong leader. He hated Eisenhower. Called him a clerk and weak against the enemy and unwilling to go into an area despite us being close and willing to take the place from the enemy.

[@Towerguy1975]

VDH is so knowledgeable and wise, he has completely changed the way I had understood the Second World War, he is an absolute treasure.

[@davidwalker1793]

Yet another brilliant educational discussion from Dr Victor David Hanson. As Pete Peterson states at the end of the discussion present day leaders in the west would both benefit from listening to Dr Hanson’s words of wisdom and perhaps even attending private lectures to assist in addressing the many issues they currently face.

[@stillkickin3193]

Fascinating discussion. Channels like this are refreshing and thought provoking. Much appreciation to VDH for another great video.

[@mykesinger]

Throughly educational, insightful, and a treat to hear. Many thanks VDH!!!

[@BarryLuskBarrito]

I don't just admire this study I live it and I admire Hanson beyond present anyone.

[@robertmoline9269]

This man is a treasure.. great interview

[@vickidodd4811]

Deep respect for this American Icon.

[@ElroyMunson]

Kudos to Pepperdine for hosting Victor Hanson. That neck of the woods doesn't seem too friendly to the likes of a Conservative.

[@frankhuston2616]

What an amazing man!! Thank you Victor Davis Hanson.

[@dale1956ties]

Thank you Dr. Hanson and Dean Peterson. I really enjoy these talks. If I lived near where you teach I'd be tempted to take your one of your classes, even at the age of 68.

[@slavaryklin4010]

Thanks, VDH, always a pleasure to listen to intelligent people.

[@lynnhauenstein4136]

Intelligent and educated. Re war, history of war from before Trojan wood horse. To. Ww2 bombing from Planes...

[@dorothearagsdale2664]

Love listening to this man

[@bobtaylor170]

Ten minutes in, and I'm enthralled.

[@williammarzano872]

Incredible insight into and understanding of human nature. Thank you.

[@pieroscaramuzzi9917]

Excellent as usual.

[@courtofficermcilvaine7928]

Awesome experience to watch. Thank you for posting.

[@johnvannewhouse]

I could listen to VDH all day long.....

[@clancyhughes]

The best academics of today’s geopolitics

[@paulh2468]

Thanks Dr. Hanson. This video made me do a 180 on my understanding of Patton.

[@dddutuber1]

Thank you, Dean Peterson and Dr. Hanson, for this series-- it is exemplary in my opinion. An aside: I have always been struck by the enigma (to me) of Patton's remark, attributed to him in the movie, that "I can't understand why such fine young men have to die, there are so many battles left to fight".Trying to dismiss the remark by asking "What did he expect to happen in battle?" always left me feeling that I was missing something. I believe Dr. Hanson nailed its explanation for me in the passage you cited, Dean, where he writes that [Patton loved war but hated death.] It then seems to me the remark (if authentic) could be construed as emblematic of a paradox that drove and engendered a general who killed the most enemies while sparing the greatest number of American lives of any general in American history. A "blood and guts" general who also demands that his troops have three meals a day, dry socks, and mail.

[@daavvyy]

I recently started watching VDH and this Man is Simply Brilliant 👏

[@harrykrebs]

This is an outstanding descriptive understanding of what it takes to attain battlefield victory.

[@angelamfranco3583]

Excellent, thank you!

[@OkTxSheepLady]

We need a Patton now.

[@dattape2828]

Hanson is awesome

[@maryjohansson3627]

This was a great discussion weaving in historical figures with current events. It was especially interesting to analyze the Gazans and their support of Hamas.

[@August84118]

Excellent analysis. Thank you.

[@MichaelChristopherson-g4e]

Another great show Victor.

[@djsheahen]

Thank You.

[@MusicalGeniusBar]

Hanson for president

[@oO-_-_-_-Oo]

Thank you.

[@juanamora9513]

Forward thinking, observation and developing and following intuition

[@hezkyden]

Very interesting conversation and congratulations for its success must also go to Pete Peterson for his intelligent questions and for not interrupting Davis-Hansen's flow or for not feeling impelled to contribute his own ideas.

[@MrBolshevik17]

I've been waiting for this. Thanks!

[@lynnhauenstein4136]

Great.

[@guypouteau]

Great show.....thank you...

[@ME-tw7fq]

+++ THANK YOU.

[@SpaceCafeCanada]

I want to go to Pepperdine, if just to get in this"man's" Class! Not to mention Malibu...

[@christinat.7264]

Interesting. Love hearing what VDH has to say, his analysis of world events. It's so true, human nature has not changed, only the weapons.

[@michaelwoods4495]

It sounds a bit like Lincoln when Grant was criticized--"I cannot spare this man; he fights!"

[@hugereductions]

"...it suggests people aren't very nice..." love his understatement! Perhaps Dr Davis Hanson for president?

[@markwilliams974]

I never got what was so special about Omar Bradley. He was not a tactician nor a strategist. He was a messenger between Patton and Eisenhower. They put Patton in charge of the 3rd Army because they knew he could win quickly.

[@allencollins6031]

Bradley basically blew off Patton when one of Patton's aides warned Patton that Germans coming through the Ardennes was a good possibility. And there ya go, Battle of the Bulge.

[@tropics8407]

‘The constrained vision vs the unconstrained vision’… 🙌

[@rondail5675]

Very interesting!

[@mikwcas5110]

Wonderful, thanks again.

[@mkr4922]

I have read several books on William Sherman and in my opinion Sherman was one of the greatest Generals of the Civil War.

[@trailandtruck]

VDH...Salt of the earth

[@dale1956ties]

Thanks again Dr. Hanson. It occurred to me that I've never heard you mention T.E. Lawrence in any of your talks. I'd be very much interested in hearing your views on that fellow. Also J. J. Pershing, and/or Billy Mitchell. Please and thanks of course.

[@tedrick4713]

Excellent

[@jacqquelinetackaberry5450]

So we MOVED ON and appreciated other views from the likes of the “DURAN” etc !!!! It appears that WE of many demographics are following INDEPENDENT media!!! Thank you VDH because you have been SPOT ON about California 🗽

[@jonschlottig9584]

I'm convinced Patton should have been in charge.

[@rickeeeddleman5614]

We in the free world are going to be severely encumbered when we lose this man and his wisdom. May he live for a long, long time.

[@ReyArchuleta]

Great

[@vinasinaga9509]

❤❤❤

[@Seekthetruth3000]

VDH is a national treasure.

[@dennisstafford7801]

Wow, wish I could take a course from VDH

[@marciandjohn6320]

Dean Peterson, please provide the title of the book you are holding in your hand. Thank you!

[@alfredomori3553]

Soul of Battle

[@scottDayNDY]

he’s absolutely right furthermore i’ve evolved my thinking on our protestors. i am a staunch constitutionalist feeling that it provides the framework& enforcement for the seperazption of powers. on the other hand I believe the bill of Rights is thsoul or reason d’etre of our country, our soul the true genius of the Founders collaboration

[@jillgreen5288]

What is a Pamanondon? I know I’m spelling this wrong. Victor talk about it around 34:20 minutes in.

[@alfredomori3553]

He speaking of his and Pattons favourite general Epaminondas the Theban who defeated the Spartans at the Battles of Leuctra and Mantinea and freed the helots from slavery. Very little known about him. VDH actually novelised Epaminondas life in the book

[@alfredomori3553]

The End of Sparta

[@alfredomori3553]

VDH also writes about the great Battle of Delium. “Where were you at Delium” was a stratifying question amongst Athenians. Even lesser known Theban general Pagondas. First use of napalm, cannon, napalm as cannon and elite shock troops like the SEALs or Green Berets.

[@GlennHa]

I echo the laudatory comments others have made about this discussion. In the book "Patton: A Genius for War" it was brought up that Patton suffered a number of serious head injuries from riding (ironically, one would cause the death of his wife) that could have led to many of his behaviors.

[@twinturbo8304]

VDH for president

[@ahhammouti3928]

i think that everyone can realize and recognisse the added value of the professor's comments ( many thinks for the both) . he said that militaries know to do the war and politics not only a good Ceos with the required early mornings briefings not only to ordone tp analyze immediately the possibility to install a nurcery in the firm 😅😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[@danielmurphy9140]

If Victor was offered the Secretary of Defense would his answer be to accept, or not. If not then why not? I would love to hear the answer to that question.

[@alfredomori3553]

I’ve been fan of VDH for 23 years. I think he would accept his great skill is as an observer of the tragic nature of man and particularly man at war. He would say no thank you but correctly suggest the right person for that position for the times. He also understands the price he would have to pay to be spectacularly successful, tragically by his own people.

[@mkr4922]

I have read books on Sherman and Patton and VDH hit the nail on the head on both men

[@marlenewhitlock3262]

I agree 👍!!

[@paulstieler4468]

Proverbs / Doing Leadership / & / Studying Leadership.

[@tobyw9573]

O'Reilly makes some good points on Soviet assassination of Patton, who frightened Stalin, especially with Stalin's knowledge that we had nukes and were going to share it with them.

[@bobtaylor170]

Thirteen minutes in, and I wonder this: Dr Hanson hasn't brought the matter up, and it may turn out not to be germane, but I wonder whether Churchill, with his penchant for the half mad but brilliant, dangerous as hell stroke, didn't appreciate Patton's similarity in this regard?

[@allencollins6031]

On the field of battle? No question.

[@allencollins6031]

Good

[@DeeDee-lz8zx]

I dont evenike politics but I love the sound of Hansen's voice.

[@paulstieler4468]

Patton / Coaching Football Equals / Superbowl Victory.

[@timothyblachut412]

I have heard that Patton was quoted as having said, after Germany fell, that the Allies should continue on to Moscow, because we´ve got the armies and equipment here now and we are going to go to war with them someday anyways. First question; did he really say that? And second: assuming he did, what sort of connection can one make between that statement and what is going on today between Russia and Ukraine?

[@allencollins6031]

Patton sure did say that. Not only did he want to go into Russia, he toyed with the idea of taking what was left of the regular German army along. Remember, we didn't just go into Europe to stop Hitler. We also went in to prevent Russia from possibly occupying Western Europe, after Germany was defeated.

[@stephensangalli]

As Bogie said in The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, “Who isn’t Civilized?”

[@ajohny8954]

Is there a way to subscribe to this channel, but only receive notifications for when VDH is in the title? There must be

[@joshuap9580]

just watch the movie Patton. george c scott is patton.

[@guyforlogos]

This dichotomy of Patten's relationship with his superiors is a plague in this nation still today... Administrators who have no real experience in their respective fields not allowing those that do have the experience to do what they are proficient at. The administrators always take the credit for the work done, but when the work under their advisement doesn't go well, they blame it on the workers who were not allowed to do the thing the way they know best how to.

[@ppumpkin3282]

what book is he reading from?

[@michaelandrewsalomonenewje4107]

This is great information about Generals and war. I feel it os also placed here as flag-waving for Trump, which I think is uncalled for in this exposition. One must examine the character of a major leader in war, and in peace time, and what the real goals of that leader are.