Marsh Is.#478 SHAEF Commander Named - 1994 Imperforate Mint Issue

January 16, 1944 Although far from over, the end of the war was now in sight. The coming months would be critical to maintain momentum and ultimately achieve an unconditional surrender from Germany and Japan. With plans to invade France, a supreme commander over the Allied forces was needed. Equally important was the need for unity and coordination of the hundreds of thousands of troops involved. President Roosevelt and Prime Minister Churchill agreed that the Supreme Commander be an American. The decision came down to two men, General Dwight D. Eisenhower or General George C. Marshall, one of Roosevelt’s most trusted military advisers in Washington. Roosevelt concluded that Marshall should remain as his Chief of Staff and appointed Eisenhower as the Supreme Allied Commander. Eisenhower’s charisma and impressive military career had proven him more than capable. His success in the amphibious invasions of North Africa, Sicily and Italy were proof that he could succeed on D-Day.

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