George C. Scott's portrayal captures Patton's known personality traits, famous speeches (composited), and historical actions. However, internal monologues and motivations are interpretive drama, not documented fact.

Bradley served as narrator and consultant, so the portrayal reflects his perspective. It captures his contrasting style but simplifies their complex, sometimes strained relationship.

Montgomery's cautious reputation and rivalry with Patton are depicted, aligning with historical perception, though perhaps exaggerated for dramatic contrast.

Rommel is portrayed as Patton's respected foe, primarily shown through reputation and the impact of battles, which aligns with his historical role and Patton's view of him.

Smith's role in delivering difficult orders and reprimands from Eisenhower to Patton is accurately portrayed based on historical accounts.

Eisenhower's ultimate authority over Patton and his role in managing Patton's controversies (like the slapping incidents) are accurately represented, though he has limited screen time.

Iconic scene, but the speech is a composite of several actual speeches Patton gave, condensed and cleaned up for cinematic effect. The setting (just the flag) is stylized.

Patton was sent to command US II Corps after the defeat at Kasserine Pass and quickly implemented strict discipline and training reforms.

Patton and Montgomery had a well-documented professional rivalry, often competing for resources and glory, particularly evident during the Sicilian campaign.

Patton led the US Seventh Army in Sicily and famously pushed hard to capture Messina ahead of Montgomery's Eighth Army.

Patton did slap and verbally abuse two different soldiers suffering from battle fatigue ("shell shock") in field hospitals in Sicily, incidents which caused a major controversy.

Eisenhower severely reprimanded Patton, forced him to apologize publicly to the troops involved and others, and subsequently relieved him of command of the Seventh Army, sidelining him for months.

Patton was given command of the fictional First US Army Group (FUSAG) in England as part of a successful deception plan to convince the Germans the main Allied invasion would target Pas-de-Calais.

Patton was given command of the US Third Army after D-Day and led a famously rapid armored advance across France.

Patton famously reoriented his Third Army 90 degrees and attacked north through harsh winter conditions to relieve the besieged 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne.

Patton made public remarks downplaying denazification and comparing Nazi party members to Democrats/Republicans, causing outrage and contributing to his removal from command.

Due to his controversial statements regarding former Nazis and governance in Bavaria, Eisenhower relieved Patton of command of the Third Army.

Patton genuinely believed in reincarnation and that he had lived previous lives as a warrior, often referencing this belief in poems and comments, as depicted.

Battles are depicted to illustrate Patton's leadership and tactics but are necessarily simplified and condensed for film, lacking detailed tactical accuracy but conveying the general events.

Patton did famously ask the Third Army chaplain to compose a prayer for clear weather to allow air support during the Battle of the Bulge, and distributed prayer cards to his soldiers.

Filmed largely in Spain, the locations effectively represent the arid terrain of the North African campaign.

Locations in Spain and Almeria substitute for Sicily, visually capturing the Mediterranean environment, ancient ruins, and towns relevant to the campaign.

Winter scenes for the Battle of the Bulge effectively convey the harsh conditions, filmed in Segovia, Spain. French advance depicted across suitable European-like landscapes.

Depictions of tent HQs, requisitioned buildings, and field camps appear consistent with WWII standards.

Uniforms for the main belligerents are generally accurate for the periods and theatres depicted.

A major inaccuracy: the film primarily uses post-war M48 Patton tanks (ironically) and M41 Walker Bulldog light tanks to represent American, German, and sometimes even British tanks of WWII.

Patton's famous customized Colt .45 revolver (often mistaken for pearl-handled), S&W .357 Magnum, polished helmet, and command jeep with large rank stars are accurately depicted.

The film depicts battles with less graphic intensity than modern war films but conveys the scale and general nature of WWII combat, including artillery barrages and tank movements.

Brief scenes set in occupied Germany provide a backdrop for Patton's controversial post-war statements and removal from command.