Dwight D. Eisenhower served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War II.
He oversaw the D Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944, the largest seaborne invasion in history. Eisenhower later became the 34th president of the United States.
Legacy
Eisenhower was admired for his ability to unite leaders from many nations behind a common plan.
Did You Know?
Before D Day, Eisenhower wrote a note accepting full responsibility in case the invasion failed.
Why Study Military Leaders
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