In World War II from June 1942 he was the Commander of US troops in Europe.
Commander of Allied forces in North Africa, Sicily and Italy. Following the capitulation of Italy since December 1943, the Commander-in-Chief of all Allied forces to descend on Europe. after the destruction of German forces in Normandy and southern France, he carried out vigorous offensive operations until the collapse of Germany.
After the war, commander of US troops in Germany, commander of the General Staff and commander of the North Atlantic Pact.
Many doubted his abilities as a commander. Rumors spread that he was just a figure and that all difficult decisions were made by others. Proved to the contrary in operations "Day D" and "Neptune".
Possessed strong organizational skills and military expertise. Before the war he was engaged in industrial mobilization.
Twice elected President of the United States. He was a man of great energy and considerable ability. But he was not remembered as a great president but as a great soldier.
