1942Eisenhower Arrives in London

General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in London ready to assu...
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💂 Eisenhower Arrives in London

General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives in London ready to assume the post of Commander of American forces in Europe.
Eisenhower Arrives in London (1942)
EisenhowerEuropeUS ArmyMilitary LeadershipWar StrategyLondonAllied ForcesCommander

🤝 Molotov Arrives in London for Discussions

Molotov arrives in London, and high-level discussions begin the next day.
Molotov Arrives in London for Discussions (1942)
MolotovLondonAllied RelationsDiplomacySoviet UnionUK

🎖️ Eisenhower Appointed Allied Commander in Europe

U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower is selected to command the Allied armies in Europe.
Eisenhower Appointed Allied Commander in Europe (1943)
EisenhowerAllied commandEuropemilitary leadershipstrategyWWII

🎖️ 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.
Eisenhower Takes Command in Europe (1944)
EisenhowerEuropean TheaterCommand StructureAllied ForcesStrategyWorld War IILeadership