During World War II, he served as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe, and achieved the rare five-star rank of General of the Army. ... After the United States entered World War II, Eisenhower oversaw the invasions of North Africa and Sicily before supervising the invasions of France and Germany.

Who was General Eisenhower and what was his role in WWII?

He entered the military academy at West Point when he was 20. After the United States entered World War II, Eisenhower rose rapidly through the army ranks. He led the Allied invasion of North Africa in 1942 and became the supreme commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in 1943.

Was Eisenhower a general during D Day?

General Dwight D Eisenhower (1890-1969) was appointed Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Forces (SCAEF) for Operation 'Overlord' in late 1943 and headed SHAEF (Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force), which oversaw the entire liberation of Nazi-occupied north-west Europe.