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In charge of U.S. troops in Europe for opening of a second front is Major General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 51-year-old tank expert. Appointment of General Eisenhower to command of the European Theater for American Forces--the last formality before a Continental offensive--places him in the position occupied by General John J. Pershing in the last war. The General is already in London to plan his campaign. July 20, 1948.

In charge of U.S. troops in Europe for opening of a second front is Major General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 51-year-old tank expert. Appointment of General Eisenhower to command of the European Theater for American Forces--the last formality before a Continental offensive--places him in the position occupied by General John J. Pershing in the last war. The General is already in London to plan his campaign. July 20, 1948.
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Caption: In charge of U.S. troops in Europe for opening of a second front is Major General Dwight D. Eisenhower, 51-year-old tank expert. Appointment of General Eisenhower to command of the European Theater for American Forces--the last formality before a Continental offensive--places him in the position occupied by General John J. Pershing in the last war. The General is already in London to plan his campaign. July 20, 1948.
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