Anyone else think Patton was kinda...right sometimes?

Okay, so I just re-watched "Patton" (1970) for like, the 5th time. Still gives me chills seeing him stand in front of that giant American flag. The opening speech ALONE is legendary. "Americans love a winner and will not tolerate a loser" – you can't tell me that doesn't get you fired up, even if it's a *little* intense, haha. But seriously, the movie makes you grapple with the fact that Patton was a brilliant strategist, no question, but also a total loose cannon. Like, the slapping incidents? Cringey beyond belief. But then you see him pushing his men harder than anyone else, leading from the front, and getting results. Remember the scene where he chews out the chaplain for praying for good weather instead of for the strength to endure bad weather? "Pray for good weather, interesting. I'll telegraph God myself." I mean, it's outrageous, but kind of... inspiring in a weird way? So, my question is, does the movie do a good job of showing both sides of him? Does it even *try* to justify his behavior, or just present it as fact? I'm starting to think maybe some of what he did, even the stuff that seems terrible by today's standards, was necessary for winning the war? That's probably a controversial take, I know. Lay it on me. Let me know what you think. And, uh, anyone know who directed that thing? Its REALLY good, whoever did it.