Who was the Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force during D-Day?
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Correct answer: Dwight D. Eisenhower
General Dwight D. Eisenhower served as the Supreme Commander of Allied forces in Europe. He oversaw the planning and execution of Operation Overlord.
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