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D-Day Plan Born from Adversity and Key Leaders
In interview excerpts from 1942 discussions, General Eisenhower explains that the D-Day plan emerged in early 1942 in Washington and Britain after approval by President Roosevelt and key leaders. He details the stepwise development, from strategic concept to detailed preparation by Gen. Fred Morgan and Allied staff, and notes his evolving staff selections and preference for Gen. Alexander over Montgomery.
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Washington
Gen. Marshall
Harry) Hopkins
England
Germany
Ee Ae
MR. Cronkite
Gen. Eisenhower
Tobruk
Africa
Philippines
Islands
Pacific
Europe
Fred Morgan
British Ary
Gen. Morgan
Gene
North Africa
Eisenhow
al Tian
Gen. Montgomery
Gen. Alexander
Alexander
Italy
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Marshal Stalin
General Eisenhower
Roosevelt
George C. Marshall