General Dwight D. Eisenhower is BEST remembered for which of the following positions during World War II?
A.
chief of Naval Operations
B.
chief of staff of the U.S. Airforce
C.
commander in chief of the U.S. Army
D.
supreme commander, Allied Expeditionary Force
D.
supreme commander, Allied Expeditionary Force
The correct answer is D. supreme commander, Allied Expeditionary Force.
To arrive at this answer, we can break down the options and eliminate the incorrect ones:
A. Chief of Naval Operations: This position is related to the Navy, not the Army. Eisenhower was not known for serving in this position.
B. Chief of Staff of the U.S. Airforce: Similarly, this position is related to the Airforce, not the Army. Eisenhower did not hold this position either.
C. Commander in Chief of the U.S. Army: While this option is related to the Army, Eisenhower did not hold the position of commander in chief of the U.S. Army.
D. Supreme Commander, Allied Expeditionary Force: This option stands out as it directly relates to an important role Eisenhower had during World War II. As the Supreme Commander, he was responsible for planning and executing the Allied invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day, which played a crucial role in the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany.
By process of elimination, we can determine that the correct answer is D. supreme commander, Allied Expeditionary Force.