General Dwight D. Eisenhower

Pathos is an appeal to emotions, values, desires, and hopes. 

As General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe delivers a speech to his soldiers, sailors, and airmen of the Allied Expeditionary force, he uses pathos, emotions and values. He is warning his troops and telling them that their enemies are well trained, well equipped, and battle-hardened. General Eisenhower, is letting his troops know that they will not be accepting failure from them, only victory. The soldiers will have to do their best to win the battle along with their allies. General Eisenhower, is using pathos in his speech in the way he is expressing himself and his desire to win to his soldiers, sailors, and airmen. He is letting them know that he had confidence in their courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle. General also tells them about all the support they have and how the eyes of they world are watching them. He talks about the bad things that have happened to the Germans, which should make it easier for us to defeat them. He also uses encouraging and positive language. The Generals letter contains many exclamation points expressing his emotions and his encouragements.