ITV - Great Mysteries and Myths of the 20th Century Set 1 (1996) Part 9 The Patton Mystery

For everyone who believes that fact is stranger than fiction there can be nothing in the world more fascinating than the search for the truth behind the most extraordinary mysteries and myths of the Twentieth Century. This is a truly unique collection of those stories… Stories with hidden depths and dark secrets; often shrouded by superstition and tragedy. Tales of extraordinary courage, awesome misfortune or unbelievable luck, that have for countless years defied logic and explanation. Now, as we can look back over the whole century for the first time, with the help of rare and previously undiscovered archive film, it is possible to bring to light a fascinating new perspective on these compelling and unpredictable enigmas. Whether it is the mystery of Donald Campbell's death, the curse of the Mummy's Tomb or the events surrounding the fate of Glen Miller, this television series is a visual feast for everyone who is prepared to believe that everything is not always as it at first seems.

Part 9 The Patton Mystery

After the end of World War Two on 10 December 1945, America's successful and outspoken General Patton was involved in an auto accident on his way to a pheasant shoot near Mannheim, and died of his injuries 11 days later. He seemed to be on the road to recovery but suddenly died in his sleep. Was his death accidental, or had he made deadly political enemies? In the wake of Germany's surrender, Patton made no attempt to conceal his deep mistrust of the USSR - and his conviction that the Allies would soon face the Russian bear in a Third World War. Was his volatile attitude considered by some to be serious threat to an uneasy postwar peace at a time of growing tension in Europe? Could Stalin's agents have been involved? This compelling documentary uses archival photographs, film of the general himself speaking, and spectacular combat footage to portray Patton's life story.

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