Dwight David Eisenhower Biography and Timeline — Page 3

Broad Front Strategy

Maintains his broad-front approach for the continuing Allied advance.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1945

Maastricht Conference

Meets senior Allied commanders to review operations toward the Rhine.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1945

Battle of Bulge

The Allies are take by surprise, Eisenhower commits the 82nd & 101st Airborne Divs

Role range: 1939-1945

Promotion to General of the Army

Promoted to the five-star rank of General of the Army.

Role range: 1942-1945

Bombing of Normandy

Carries out a plan to bomb the French railway system, despite Churchills opposition

Role range: 1939-1945

Operation Overlord

Arrives in England to assume duties as Supreme Allied Commander of Operation Overlord. Carries out a plan to bomb the French railway system, despite Churchills opposition

Role range: 1939-1945

Capture of Remagen

The Allies capture the Remagen Bridge, still intact, just South of Bonn

Role range: 1939-1945

Invasion of Germany

US troops in Germany cross the River Rhine at Nierstein & Oppenheim

Role range: 1939-1945

Ohrdruf Concentration Camp Inspection

Visits the liberated Ohrdruf concentration camp and urges extensive documentation of Nazi atrocities.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1943-1945

Mobilization

The US & Soviet troops meet Leckwitz & Torgau on the River Elbe

Role range: 1939-1945

VE Day

Planned & commanded the capture of Germany until VE-Day

Role range: 1939-1945

Result of Surrender of Germany

Germany's unconditional surrender ends organised German resistance in Europe.

Role range: 1939-1945

Surrender of Germany

Accepts the unconditional surrender of the Germans

Role range: 1939-1945

VE Day

The day that marks victory in Europe for the Allies in World War II, the defining events were the Germans unconditional surrender Eisenhower at Rheims, France, and to the Soviets in Berlin on May 7, President Truman announces victory at 9 AM

Role range: 1939-1945

Military Governor of US Occupation Zone

Becomes Military Governor of the United States occupation zone in Germany after the German surrender.

Role range: 1945-1945

Occupation

Responsible for ordering the occupation of the US controlled part of Germany

Role range: 1939-1945

Army Chief of Staff Designation

Designated Chief of Staff of the United States Army.

Role range: 1945-1948

Allied Control Commission

Appointed Member of Allied Control Commission

Allied Control Commission

Appointed Member of Allied Control Commission

Role range: 1939-1945

Invasion of Germany

Decides to leave Berlin to the Russians

Role range: 1939-1945

Invasion of Germany

Stops at the Elbe & turns to the Alps where he beleives Hitler is forming a redoubt

Role range: 1939-1945

Allied Control Commission

Initial Member of Allied Control Commission over Germany

Role range: 1939-1945

Permanent General of the Army Rank

His wartime five-star rank of General of the Army is made permanent.

Role range: 1945-1948

Army Resignation for Columbia University

Leaves active Army leadership to take up the presidency of Columbia University.

Role range: 1948-1948

Columbia University Inauguration

Inaugurated as president of Columbia University.

Role range: 1948-1950

Crusade In Europe

Publication of "Crusade In Europe"

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)

Appointed Supreme Commander of NATO forces in Europe

Supreme Commander

Appointed Supreme Commander of NATO forces in Europe

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)

Appointed Supreme Commander of NATO forces in Europe

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)

Steps down as the military chief of NATO

Resignation of Dwight David Eisenhower

Steps down as the military chief of NATO

North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)

Steps down as the military chief of NATO

Retirement from Active Military Service

Retires from active military service before entering the presidential campaign.

Role range: 1952-1952

Presidential Campaign Launch

Launches his active campaign for the Republican presidential nomination in Abilene, Kansas.

Role range: 1952-1952

Republican Presidential Nomination

Wins the Republican Party nomination for President at the national convention.

Role range: 1952-1952

Election

Appointed Republican candidate for the Presidential elections

Role range: 1945-1953

Presidential Election Victory

Wins the presidential election and becomes President-elect of the United States.

Role range: 1952-1952

President-Elect Korea Inspection Tour

Begins a fact-finding visit to Korea, fulfilling his campaign pledge to inspect the stalemated war personally.

Role range: 1950-1953 – 1952-1952

Government

Inaugurated President of the USA, 34th

Role range: 1945-1953 – 1953-1956

First Eisenhower Cabinet Takes Office

Cabinet members begin taking office on the day after Eisenhower's inauguration.

Role range: 1953-1961 – 1953-1956