Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first supreme commander of NATO : Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) .
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During World War II, the supreme military commander of American (and, in fact, all Allied troops) in the European Theater of Operations was General Dwight D. Eisenhower. An American, Eisenhower's position in the Pacific Theater of Operations was held with equal effectiveness by two other Americans, Admiral Chester Nimitz and General Douglas MacArthur.
There have been a variety of famous military leaders. These include Dwight Eisenhower for World War 2, Napoleon for the Napoleonic Wars, and Genghis Khan in the Battle of the Kalka River.
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Before being elected to be the 34th United States president, Dwight D Eisenhower was a five star general in the military during World War 2, it is the highest rank in the military.
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Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower was both held the rank of captain at some time during World War I.
Eisenhower was a popular World War II general who had patriotic appeal. He confidently promised to end the Korean War and strongly resist communism.
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Eisenhower sent US Military Advisers to Vietnam in 1955.
World War I veterans
Eisenhower served in the United States Army during World War II from 1915-1953 and 1961-1969 became the rank of General of the Army.
Dwight Eisenhower and Zachary Taylor both made the military their careers. Eisenhower was engaged in two World Wars whereas Taylor was only in the War of 1812 and the Mexican War. However, between wars, Taylor fought Indians but Eisenhower saw no fighting between wars. George Washington , U.S. Grant , Andrew Jackson, and William Henry Harrison also had extensive military experience.