For the Allies it was Gen.Dwight D. Eisenhower- his title was Supreme Allied Commander.
George Smith Patton, Jr
n. a town in Germany, on the River Mulde: during World War II its castle was used as a top-security camp for Allied prisoners of war; many during escape attempts, some successful.
(from top to bottom) black, white, and red with a black cross in the center.
There were several generals in charge over the course of the war: General Westmoreland is the best known as had it during the 70's.
During the Mexican-American War, the Mexican leader, Santa Anna led the Mexican nation and acted as its military leader as well. For the US, the top military chief was General Winfield Scott. The US President was President Polk.
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Eisenhower
Field Marshall Bernard Law Montgomery - top general of the Brits in World War 2 European Theater.
George Smith Patton, Jr
Odyessus the great. Odyessus the great.
Ulysses S. Grant
He most certainly didn't instigate World War 2 and was a top US general in the European campaign.
Completely different war. you're thinking of WW1.
In the end the top Union General was Ulysses S. Grant. The top confederate general was Robert E. Lee.
The top confederate general was Robert E. Lee.
Gen Douglas MacArthur was the top US general commanding military activities in the Southwestern Pacific area during WWII. After the war, he administered all of Japan during the ensuing occupation, and assisted in and directed the rebuilding of the country. He helped set up the new government.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_history_of_China_during_World_War_II In terms of military power, of course its Jiang Jieshi