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General (future President) Eisenhower was commander of the entire Allied operation. The Normandy invasion was not a solo American operation. Britain and allied forces all contributed. . The overall tactical commanders for the invasion forces were British General Montgomery for the British and Canadian elements and General Omar Bradley for the Americans

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