12 Incredible Facts About The D-Day Invasion

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VETERAN GENERAL EISENHOWER TAKES COMMAND In 1943 President Franklin D Roosevelt appointed General Dwight D Eisenhower commander of the Supreme Headquarters Allied Eisenhower also had experience leading air land and sea invasions D Day would need all three Expeditionary Force The Force was made up of British US Canadian Eisenhower's headquarters were in Great Britain just outside of London French Polish and Norwegian troops Eisenhower would be in charge of D Day Eisenhower was a good choice for many reasons First the invasion force would be made up of US British and Canadian troops It was important that the commander get along well with everyone Those who worked for Eisenhower respected him He was known for supporting teamwork General Dwight D Eisenhower