Abstract
This article argues that the historical assessment of Dwight D. Eisenhower as Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in World War II lacks objectivity and balance. It identifies several strategic errors and missteps attributable to Eisenhower, which resulted in severe casualties and prolonged the war in Europe. The conclusions can help US military practitioners and policymakers assess the background and qualities required for successful theater command during wartime and senior commanders’ performances.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.55540/0031-1723.3307
Recommended Citation
Richard D. Hooker Jr., "Eisenhower as Supreme Allied Commander: A Reappraisal," Parameters 54, no. 3 (2024), doi:10.55540/0031-1723.3307.
Included in
Defense and Security Studies Commons, International Relations Commons, Military History Commons, Military, War, and Peace Commons, National Security Law Commons, Other Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration Commons, Peace and Conflict Studies Commons, Policy History, Theory, and Methods Commons, Politics and Social Change Commons, Public Administration Commons, Public Affairs Commons, Terrorism Studies Commons