History of Europe

Who were the American generals in europe after World War 2?

1. Dwight D. Eisenhower

Dwight D. Eisenhower served as the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II and later became the 34th President of the United States. After the war, he remained in Europe as the commander of the United States European Command (EUCOM) from 1945 to 1952.

2. Walter Bedell Smith

Walter Bedell Smith served as Eisenhower's Chief of Staff during World War II and later became the first Director of Central Intelligence (DCI). After the war, he served as the United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union from 1946 to 1949 and as the Under Secretary of State from 1949 to 1950.

3. George C. Marshall

George C. Marshall served as the United States Secretary of State from 1947 to 1949 and as the United States Secretary of Defense from 1950 to 1951. He was instrumental in the development of the Marshall Plan, which provided economic assistance to Europe after World War II.

4. Lucius D. Clay

Lucius D. Clay served as the Military Governor of Germany from 1947 to 1949. He was responsible for overseeing the reconstruction of Germany after the war and for implementing the Marshall Plan.

5. Omar N. Bradley

Omar N. Bradley served as the commander of the United States First Army during World War II and later became the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. After the war, he served as the commander of the United States European Command (EUCOM) from 1952 to 1953.