As supreme commander of Allied forces in Western Europe during World War II, Dwight D. Eisenhower led the massive invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe that began on D-Day (June 6, 1944). In 1952, leading Republicans convinced Eisenhower (then in command of NATO forces in Europe) to run for president; he won a convincing victory over Democrat Adlai Stevenson and would serve two terms in the White House (1953-1961). read more
During World War 2, Dwight"Ike" Eisenhower was the supremecommander of the Allies on the Western Front. read more
Heh, Eisenhower is the reason we won World War II in Europe. If he had not been appointed Supreme Allied Commander, the world leaders would be constantly bickering and most likely D-Day either wouldn’t of happened or would have failed. read more
Eisenhower in World War II Eisenhower returned soon after Nazi Germany’s invasion of Poland sparked the outbreak of World War II in Europe. In September 1941, he received his first general’s star with a promotion to brigadier general. read more
Dwight David Eisenhower was the third son of David Jacob and Ida Stover Eisenhower. Moving to Abilene, Kansas in 1892, Eisenhower spent his childhood in the town and later attended Abilene High School. read more