Pictures Of The Meaningful Historical Events Taken By The LIFE Magazine

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“The invasion of Europe was planned by a small group of driving, determined, devoted and occasionally furious men.” – LIFE on the individuals surrounding Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight Eisenhower. Above: An American officer, likely Major Gen. Elwood Richard “Pete” Quesada, commanding general of the 9th Tactical Air Command in Europe, seen here in France, 1944.