Eisenhower was no real war hero. Contrary to what people believe, he was a mediocre tactician and General. In fact, he worked his way through the ranks as an army bureaucrat in offices in DC. When he was appointed Supreme Allied Commander, it was because, in fact, he had never seen combat and would not think twice before sending large numbers of men in to a virtual slaughter if he had to do so. He got the job Patton deserved!















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