“He did not interfere with operational planning or operational execution. He left that up to the generals and admirals.”
Well said.
The success of the D-Day operation was also a huge part of the reason General Eisenhower later became President.
How I wish we had more capable military men as President. It’s a shame that we don’t.
Exceptions that ALMOST made it and I’m happy they did not: John McCain and John Kerry! Oh, wait. I DID specify they be,’capable.’ ;)
I don’t know how true it was back in Eisenhower’s day. But today, most officers above the rank of lieutenant colonel are politicians. They factor politics into all of their major decisions.
Maybe they’re forced into such situations by high-ups. Or maybe they are careerists first, and military officers second.
But I’m not too depressed by that. In times of great trouble, the best officers are eventually recognized. Grant and Eisenhower are two examples.