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Pages in category "United States Army generals of World War II" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 537 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The United States entered World War II on 7 December 1941 with one Army general, chief of staff George Marshall, authorized. [166] Legislation enacted in 1933 and amended in 1940 allowed the president to appoint officers of the Regular Army , the Army's professional military component, to higher temporary grades in time of war or national ...
Name Class year Notability References Guy Henry: 1898 Major general; Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, World War I; commander of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment; recipient of two Army Distinguished Service Medals and the Silver Star; son of Brigadier General, Medal of Honor recipient, and Puerto Rico Governor Guy Vernor Henry
American general and Chief of Staff of the United States Army [69] Mad Mike Hoare: 1919–2020: 100: Irish soldier and mercenary [70] James D. Hughes: 1922–2024: 101: American Air Force general [71] Frederick Augustus Irving: 1894–1995: 101: American Army general and West Point Military Academy Superintendent [72] Albin F. Irzyk: 1917 ...
The Commanders of World War II were for the most part career officers.They were forced to adapt to new technologies and forged the direction of modern warfare. Some political leaders, particularly those of the principal dictatorships involved in the conflict, Adolf Hitler (Germany), Benito Mussolini (Italy), and Hirohito (Japan), acted as dictators for their respective countries or empires.
Pages in category "American military personnel of World War II" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 506 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
We've compiled inspirational Veterans Day quotes and sayings from famous figures to say "thank you" on November 11 and beyond.
"Oklahoma Pete" – Marc Mitscher, American World War II admiral "Ol' Blood and Guts" – George S. Patton, World War II U.S. general (a nickname he rejected) [86] "Ol' Fuss and Feathers" – Winfield Scott, U.S. Army general "Ol' Rough and Ready" – Zachary Taylor, U.S. Army general, 12th President of the United States