1943 ⟶ Eisenhower Appointed Supreme Allied Commander in Europe
The US General Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the Supreme Alli...
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1942
1943
1944
🤝 Stilwell Appointed Allied Commander in China
General Joseph ("Vinegar Joe") Stilwell is named Chief of Staff to Chiang Kai-shek and Commander-in-Chief of the Allied forces in China.⟶
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🌟 Eisenhower Appointed Supreme Allied Commander in Europe
The US General Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe.⟶
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🎖️ Eisenhower Appointed Allied Commander in Europe
U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower is selected to command the Allied armies in Europe.⟶
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🎖️ Eisenhower Named Head of Overlord
General Eisenhower is officially named head of Overlord, the invasion of Normandy.⟶
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🎖️ Eisenhower Takes Command in Europe
General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived in London, returning from a week of rest and planning in Washington, D. C., and assumed command of the European Theater by General Orders No. 4. His new title was Commanding General, U.S. Forces, European Theater of Operations.⟶
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🏢 SHAEF Headquarters Established in Britain
Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF) headquarters are established in Britain by U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower.⟶
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