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573243d0e99e3014001e65ed | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower attended Abilene High School and graduated with the class of 1909. As a freshman, he injured his knee and developed a leg infection that extended into his groin, and which his doctor diagnosed as life-threatening. The doctor insisted that the leg be amputated but Dwight refused to allow it, and miraculously ... | What high school did Eisenhower go to? | {
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20
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573243d0e99e3014001e65ee | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower attended Abilene High School and graduated with the class of 1909. As a freshman, he injured his knee and developed a leg infection that extended into his groin, and which his doctor diagnosed as life-threatening. The doctor insisted that the leg be amputated but Dwight refused to allow it, and miraculously ... | What was the name of Eisenhower's brother? | {
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"Edgar"
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389
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573243d0e99e3014001e65ef | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower attended Abilene High School and graduated with the class of 1909. As a freshman, he injured his knee and developed a leg infection that extended into his groin, and which his doctor diagnosed as life-threatening. The doctor insisted that the leg be amputated but Dwight refused to allow it, and miraculously ... | In what year of high school did Eisenhower suffer a groin infection? | {
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"freshman"
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83
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573243d0e99e3014001e65f0 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower attended Abilene High School and graduated with the class of 1909. As a freshman, he injured his knee and developed a leg infection that extended into his groin, and which his doctor diagnosed as life-threatening. The doctor insisted that the leg be amputated but Dwight refused to allow it, and miraculously ... | What high school year did Eisenhower have to repeat? | {
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"freshman"
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359
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5732442ab9d445190005e954 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Edgar took the first turn at school, and Dwight was employed as a night supervisor at the Belle Springs Creamery. Edgar asked for a second year, Dwight consented and worked for a second year. At that time, a friend "Swede" Hazlet was applying to the Naval Academy and urged Dwight to apply to the school, since no tuitio... | What was Eisenhower's job title during the first year his brother went to college? | {
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"night supervisor"
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66
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5732442ab9d445190005e953 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Edgar took the first turn at school, and Dwight was employed as a night supervisor at the Belle Springs Creamery. Edgar asked for a second year, Dwight consented and worked for a second year. At that time, a friend "Swede" Hazlet was applying to the Naval Academy and urged Dwight to apply to the school, since no tuitio... | Where did Eisenhower work during his brother's first year of college? | {
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"Belle Springs Creamery"
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90
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5732442ab9d445190005e955 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Edgar took the first turn at school, and Dwight was employed as a night supervisor at the Belle Springs Creamery. Edgar asked for a second year, Dwight consented and worked for a second year. At that time, a friend "Swede" Hazlet was applying to the Naval Academy and urged Dwight to apply to the school, since no tuitio... | Who was Eisenhower's senator? | {
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"Joseph L. Bristow"
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429
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5732442ab9d445190005e956 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Edgar took the first turn at school, and Dwight was employed as a night supervisor at the Belle Springs Creamery. Edgar asked for a second year, Dwight consented and worked for a second year. At that time, a friend "Swede" Hazlet was applying to the Naval Academy and urged Dwight to apply to the school, since no tuitio... | Why couldn't Eisenhower attend Annapolis? | {
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"beyond the age limit"
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529
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5732442ab9d445190005e957 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Edgar took the first turn at school, and Dwight was employed as a night supervisor at the Belle Springs Creamery. Edgar asked for a second year, Dwight consented and worked for a second year. At that time, a friend "Swede" Hazlet was applying to the Naval Academy and urged Dwight to apply to the school, since no tuitio... | In what year did Eisenhower matriculate to West Point? | {
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"1911"
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622
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57324479e99e3014001e65f6 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The Eisenhowers had two sons. Doud Dwight "Icky" Eisenhower was born September 24, 1917, and died of scarlet fever on January 2, 1921, at the age of three; Eisenhower was mostly reticent to discuss his death. Their second son, John Eisenhower (1922–2013), was born in Denver Colorado. John served in the United States Ar... | What was Doud Eisenhower's nickname? | {
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"Icky"
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43
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57324479e99e3014001e65f7 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The Eisenhowers had two sons. Doud Dwight "Icky" Eisenhower was born September 24, 1917, and died of scarlet fever on January 2, 1921, at the age of three; Eisenhower was mostly reticent to discuss his death. Their second son, John Eisenhower (1922–2013), was born in Denver Colorado. John served in the United States Ar... | What killed Icky Eisenhower? | {
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"scarlet fever"
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101
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57324479e99e3014001e65f8 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The Eisenhowers had two sons. Doud Dwight "Icky" Eisenhower was born September 24, 1917, and died of scarlet fever on January 2, 1921, at the age of three; Eisenhower was mostly reticent to discuss his death. Their second son, John Eisenhower (1922–2013), was born in Denver Colorado. John served in the United States Ar... | In what city was John Eisenhower born? | {
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"Denver"
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268
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57324479e99e3014001e65f9 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The Eisenhowers had two sons. Doud Dwight "Icky" Eisenhower was born September 24, 1917, and died of scarlet fever on January 2, 1921, at the age of three; Eisenhower was mostly reticent to discuss his death. Their second son, John Eisenhower (1922–2013), was born in Denver Colorado. John served in the United States Ar... | What was John Eisenhower's final rank in the military? | {
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"brigadier general"
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337
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57324479e99e3014001e65fa | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The Eisenhowers had two sons. Doud Dwight "Icky" Eisenhower was born September 24, 1917, and died of scarlet fever on January 2, 1921, at the age of three; Eisenhower was mostly reticent to discuss his death. Their second son, John Eisenhower (1922–2013), was born in Denver Colorado. John served in the United States Ar... | David Eisenhower married the child of what US President? | {
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"Nixon"
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694
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573244c1e17f3d140042279f | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower was a golf enthusiast later in life, and joined the Augusta National Golf Club in 1948. He played golf frequently during and after his presidency and was unreserved in expressing his passion for the game, to the point of golfing during winter; he ordered his golf balls painted black so he could see them bett... | What sport did Eisenhower notably enjoy? | {
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"golf"
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17
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573244c1e17f3d14004227a0 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower was a golf enthusiast later in life, and joined the Augusta National Golf Club in 1948. He played golf frequently during and after his presidency and was unreserved in expressing his passion for the game, to the point of golfing during winter; he ordered his golf balls painted black so he could see them bett... | What color were Eisenhower's winter golf balls? | {
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"black"
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289
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573244c1e17f3d14004227a1 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower was a golf enthusiast later in life, and joined the Augusta National Golf Club in 1948. He played golf frequently during and after his presidency and was unreserved in expressing his passion for the game, to the point of golfing during winter; he ordered his golf balls painted black so he could see them bett... | Who was the Chairman of Augusta National and friend to Eisenhower? | {
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"Clifford Roberts"
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472
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573244c1e17f3d14004227a2 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower was a golf enthusiast later in life, and joined the Augusta National Golf Club in 1948. He played golf frequently during and after his presidency and was unreserved in expressing his passion for the game, to the point of golfing during winter; he ordered his golf balls painted black so he could see them bett... | What was Clifford Roberts by profession? | {
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"investment broker"
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568
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573244c1e17f3d14004227a3 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower was a golf enthusiast later in life, and joined the Augusta National Golf Club in 1948. He played golf frequently during and after his presidency and was unreserved in expressing his passion for the game, to the point of golfing during winter; he ordered his golf balls painted black so he could see them bett... | When did Eisenhower join Augusta National? | {
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"1948"
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93
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5732452ee99e3014001e6600 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After golf, oil painting was Eisenhower's second hobby. While at Columbia University, Eisenhower began the art after watching Thomas E. Stephens paint Mamie's portrait. Eisenhower painted about 260 oils during the last 20 years of his life to relax, mostly landscapes but also portraits of subjects such as Mamie, their ... | What was Eisenhower's favorite hobby other than golfing? | {
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"oil painting"
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12
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5732452ee99e3014001e6603 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After golf, oil painting was Eisenhower's second hobby. While at Columbia University, Eisenhower began the art after watching Thomas E. Stephens paint Mamie's portrait. Eisenhower painted about 260 oils during the last 20 years of his life to relax, mostly landscapes but also portraits of subjects such as Mamie, their ... | What car did Eisenhower compare modern art to? | {
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"Tin Lizzie"
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671
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} |
5732452ee99e3014001e6602 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After golf, oil painting was Eisenhower's second hobby. While at Columbia University, Eisenhower began the art after watching Thomas E. Stephens paint Mamie's portrait. Eisenhower painted about 260 oils during the last 20 years of his life to relax, mostly landscapes but also portraits of subjects such as Mamie, their ... | What was the main type of oil painting painted by Eisenhower? | {
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"landscapes"
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257
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} |
5732452ee99e3014001e6601 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After golf, oil painting was Eisenhower's second hobby. While at Columbia University, Eisenhower began the art after watching Thomas E. Stephens paint Mamie's portrait. Eisenhower painted about 260 oils during the last 20 years of his life to relax, mostly landscapes but also portraits of subjects such as Mamie, their ... | Who notably painted a picture of Mamie Eisenhower? | {
"text": [
"Thomas E. Stephens"
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126
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} |
5732452ee99e3014001e6604 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After golf, oil painting was Eisenhower's second hobby. While at Columbia University, Eisenhower began the art after watching Thomas E. Stephens paint Mamie's portrait. Eisenhower painted about 260 oils during the last 20 years of his life to relax, mostly landscapes but also portraits of subjects such as Mamie, their ... | Who called Eisenhower's art "simple and earnest"? | {
"text": [
"Wendy Beckett"
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395
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} |
57324575e99e3014001e660a | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Angels in the Outfield was Eisenhower's favorite movie. His favorite reading material for relaxation were the Western novels of Zane Grey. With his excellent memory and ability to focus, Eisenhower was skilled at card games. He learned poker, which he called his "favorite indoor sport," in Abilene. Eisenhower recorded ... | What was Eisenhower's favorite film? | {
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"Angels in the Outfield"
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0
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57324575e99e3014001e660b | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Angels in the Outfield was Eisenhower's favorite movie. His favorite reading material for relaxation were the Western novels of Zane Grey. With his excellent memory and ability to focus, Eisenhower was skilled at card games. He learned poker, which he called his "favorite indoor sport," in Abilene. Eisenhower recorded ... | Who was Eisenhower's favorite author? | {
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"Zane Grey"
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128
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} |
57324575e99e3014001e660c | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Angels in the Outfield was Eisenhower's favorite movie. His favorite reading material for relaxation were the Western novels of Zane Grey. With his excellent memory and ability to focus, Eisenhower was skilled at card games. He learned poker, which he called his "favorite indoor sport," in Abilene. Eisenhower recorded ... | What genre did Zane Grey write in? | {
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"Western"
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110
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57324575e99e3014001e660d | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Angels in the Outfield was Eisenhower's favorite movie. His favorite reading material for relaxation were the Western novels of Zane Grey. With his excellent memory and ability to focus, Eisenhower was skilled at card games. He learned poker, which he called his "favorite indoor sport," in Abilene. Eisenhower recorded ... | Where did Eisenhower learn to play poker? | {
"text": [
"Abilene"
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291
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} |
57324575e99e3014001e660e | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Angels in the Outfield was Eisenhower's favorite movie. His favorite reading material for relaxation were the Western novels of Zane Grey. With his excellent memory and ability to focus, Eisenhower was skilled at card games. He learned poker, which he called his "favorite indoor sport," in Abilene. Eisenhower recorded ... | At West Point, what game did Eisenhower play six nights a week for five months? | {
"text": [
"contract bridge"
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511
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} |
573245e60fdd8d15006c68b9 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | When the U.S. entered World War I he immediately requested an overseas assignment but was again denied and then assigned to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. In February 1918 he was transferred to Camp Meade in Maryland with the 65th Engineers. His unit was later ordered to France but to his chagrin he received orders for the n... | What military installation was Eisenhower assigned to when the United States entered the First World War? | {
"text": [
"Ft. Leavenworth"
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124
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} |
573245e60fdd8d15006c68ba | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | When the U.S. entered World War I he immediately requested an overseas assignment but was again denied and then assigned to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. In February 1918 he was transferred to Camp Meade in Maryland with the 65th Engineers. His unit was later ordered to France but to his chagrin he received orders for the n... | What unit did Eisenhower serve with at Camp Meade? | {
"text": [
"65th Engineers"
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220
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} |
573245e60fdd8d15006c68bb | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | When the U.S. entered World War I he immediately requested an overseas assignment but was again denied and then assigned to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. In February 1918 he was transferred to Camp Meade in Maryland with the 65th Engineers. His unit was later ordered to France but to his chagrin he received orders for the n... | To what rank was Eisenhower brevetted after being transferred to the tank corps? | {
"text": [
"Lieutenant Colonel"
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367
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} |
573245e60fdd8d15006c68bc | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | When the U.S. entered World War I he immediately requested an overseas assignment but was again denied and then assigned to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. In February 1918 he was transferred to Camp Meade in Maryland with the 65th Engineers. His unit was later ordered to France but to his chagrin he received orders for the n... | What famous military event occurred at the site of Camp Colt? | {
"text": [
"Pickett's Charge"
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503
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} |
573245e60fdd8d15006c68bd | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | When the U.S. entered World War I he immediately requested an overseas assignment but was again denied and then assigned to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. In February 1918 he was transferred to Camp Meade in Maryland with the 65th Engineers. His unit was later ordered to France but to his chagrin he received orders for the n... | In what state was Camp Meade located? | {
"text": [
"Maryland"
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"answer_start": [
202
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} |
57324630e99e3014001e661e | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Once again his spirits were raised when the unit under his command received orders overseas to France. This time his wishes were thwarted when the armistice was signed, just a week before departure. Completely missing out on the warfront left him depressed and bitter for a time, despite being given the Distinguished Se... | How long before Eisenhower was to be transferred to France did World War I end? | {
"text": [
"week"
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176
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57324630e99e3014001e661f | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Once again his spirits were raised when the unit under his command received orders overseas to France. This time his wishes were thwarted when the armistice was signed, just a week before departure. Completely missing out on the warfront left him depressed and bitter for a time, despite being given the Distinguished Se... | What decoration did Eisenhower receive as a result of his First World War service? | {
"text": [
"Distinguished Service Medal"
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304
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} |
57324630e99e3014001e6620 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Once again his spirits were raised when the unit under his command received orders overseas to France. This time his wishes were thwarted when the armistice was signed, just a week before departure. Completely missing out on the warfront left him depressed and bitter for a time, despite being given the Distinguished Se... | What notable Second World War commander disparaged Eisenhower for his lack of combat experience? | {
"text": [
"Montgomery"
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462
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} |
573246afb9d445190005e985 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | He assumed duties again at Camp Meade, Maryland, commanding a battalion of tanks, where he remained until 1922. His schooling continued, focused on the nature of the next war and the role of the tank in it. His new expertise in tank warfare was strengthened by a close collaboration with George S. Patton, Sereno E. Bret... | What was Eisenhower's Camp Meade unit equipped with? | {
"text": [
"tanks"
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"answer_start": [
75
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} |
573246afb9d445190005e986 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | He assumed duties again at Camp Meade, Maryland, commanding a battalion of tanks, where he remained until 1922. His schooling continued, focused on the nature of the next war and the role of the tank in it. His new expertise in tank warfare was strengthened by a close collaboration with George S. Patton, Sereno E. Bret... | When did Eisenhower leave Camp Meade? | {
"text": [
"1922"
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"answer_start": [
106
]
} |
573246afb9d445190005e987 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | He assumed duties again at Camp Meade, Maryland, commanding a battalion of tanks, where he remained until 1922. His schooling continued, focused on the nature of the next war and the role of the tank in it. His new expertise in tank warfare was strengthened by a close collaboration with George S. Patton, Sereno E. Bret... | Along with Patton, who was a notable interwar tank leader? | {
"text": [
"Sereno E. Brett"
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"answer_start": [
306
]
} |
573246afb9d445190005e988 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | He assumed duties again at Camp Meade, Maryland, commanding a battalion of tanks, where he remained until 1922. His schooling continued, focused on the nature of the next war and the role of the tank in it. His new expertise in tank warfare was strengthened by a close collaboration with George S. Patton, Sereno E. Bret... | What was the traditional doctrine on the use of tanks? | {
"text": [
"supportive role for the infantry"
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556
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} |
573246afb9d445190005e989 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | He assumed duties again at Camp Meade, Maryland, commanding a battalion of tanks, where he remained until 1922. His schooling continued, focused on the nature of the next war and the role of the tank in it. His new expertise in tank warfare was strengthened by a close collaboration with George S. Patton, Sereno E. Bret... | What happened when Eisenhower was threatened with a court martial for his support for offensive tank tactics? | {
"text": [
"he relented"
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716
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57324714b9d445190005e98f | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | From 1920, Eisenhower served under a succession of talented generals – Fox Conner, John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur and George Marshall. He first became executive officer to General Conner in the Panama Canal Zone, where, joined by Mamie, he served until 1924. Under Conner's tutelage, he studied military history and... | What role did Eisenhower serve under Fox Conner? | {
"text": [
"executive officer"
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"answer_start": [
156
]
} |
57324714b9d445190005e990 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | From 1920, Eisenhower served under a succession of talented generals – Fox Conner, John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur and George Marshall. He first became executive officer to General Conner in the Panama Canal Zone, where, joined by Mamie, he served until 1924. Under Conner's tutelage, he studied military history and... | Where did Eisenhower serve under Conner? | {
"text": [
"Panama Canal Zone"
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"answer_start": [
199
]
} |
57324714b9d445190005e991 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | From 1920, Eisenhower served under a succession of talented generals – Fox Conner, John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur and George Marshall. He first became executive officer to General Conner in the Panama Canal Zone, where, joined by Mamie, he served until 1924. Under Conner's tutelage, he studied military history and... | What notable military treatise was authored by von Clausewitz? | {
"text": [
"On War"
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"answer_start": [
361
]
} |
57324714b9d445190005e992 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | From 1920, Eisenhower served under a succession of talented generals – Fox Conner, John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur and George Marshall. He first became executive officer to General Conner in the Panama Canal Zone, where, joined by Mamie, he served until 1924. Under Conner's tutelage, he studied military history and... | During what period did Eisenhower attend the Command and General Staff College? | {
"text": [
"1925–26"
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"answer_start": [
653
]
} |
57324714b9d445190005e993 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | From 1920, Eisenhower served under a succession of talented generals – Fox Conner, John J. Pershing, Douglas MacArthur and George Marshall. He first became executive officer to General Conner in the Panama Canal Zone, where, joined by Mamie, he served until 1924. Under Conner's tutelage, he studied military history and... | How many people were in Eisenhower's class at the Command and General Staff College? | {
"text": [
"245"
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"answer_start": [
779
]
} |
57324760e17f3d14004227c5 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | During the late 1920s and early 1930s, Eisenhower's career in the post-war army stalled somewhat, as military priorities diminished; many of his friends resigned for high-paying business jobs. He was assigned to the American Battle Monuments Commission directed by General Pershing, and with the help of his brother Milt... | Who was the head of the American Battle Monuments Commission during this period? | {
"text": [
"Pershing"
],
"answer_start": [
273
]
} |
57324760e17f3d14004227c6 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | During the late 1920s and early 1930s, Eisenhower's career in the post-war army stalled somewhat, as military priorities diminished; many of his friends resigned for high-paying business jobs. He was assigned to the American Battle Monuments Commission directed by General Pershing, and with the help of his brother Milt... | During the 1920s, for what federal department did Milton Eisenhower work? | {
"text": [
"Agriculture"
],
"answer_start": [
360
]
} |
57324760e17f3d14004227c7 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | During the late 1920s and early 1930s, Eisenhower's career in the post-war army stalled somewhat, as military priorities diminished; many of his friends resigned for high-paying business jobs. He was assigned to the American Battle Monuments Commission directed by General Pershing, and with the help of his brother Milt... | In what year did Eisenhower graduate from the Army War College? | {
"text": [
"1928"
],
"answer_start": [
502
]
} |
57324760e17f3d14004227c8 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | During the late 1920s and early 1930s, Eisenhower's career in the post-war army stalled somewhat, as military priorities diminished; many of his friends resigned for high-paying business jobs. He was assigned to the American Battle Monuments Commission directed by General Pershing, and with the help of his brother Milt... | What was the office held by George Mosely? | {
"text": [
"Assistant Secretary of War"
],
"answer_start": [
615
]
} |
57324760e17f3d14004227c9 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | During the late 1920s and early 1930s, Eisenhower's career in the post-war army stalled somewhat, as military priorities diminished; many of his friends resigned for high-paying business jobs. He was assigned to the American Battle Monuments Commission directed by General Pershing, and with the help of his brother Milt... | What was Eisenhower's rank in 1933? | {
"text": [
"Major"
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671
]
} |
573247b6b9d445190005e999 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | His primary duty was planning for the next war, which proved most difficult in the midst of the Great Depression. He then was posted as chief military aide to General MacArthur, Army Chief of Staff. In 1932, he participated in the clearing of the Bonus March encampment in Washington, D.C. Although he was against the ac... | What event made war planning difficult in this period? | {
"text": [
"Great Depression"
],
"answer_start": [
96
]
} |
573247b6b9d445190005e99a | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | His primary duty was planning for the next war, which proved most difficult in the midst of the Great Depression. He then was posted as chief military aide to General MacArthur, Army Chief of Staff. In 1932, he participated in the clearing of the Bonus March encampment in Washington, D.C. Although he was against the ac... | What position was held by General MacArthur at this point in time? | {
"text": [
"Army Chief of Staff"
],
"answer_start": [
178
]
} |
573247b6b9d445190005e99b | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | His primary duty was planning for the next war, which proved most difficult in the midst of the Great Depression. He then was posted as chief military aide to General MacArthur, Army Chief of Staff. In 1932, he participated in the clearing of the Bonus March encampment in Washington, D.C. Although he was against the ac... | What encampment was attacked in 1932 by soldiers including Eisenhower? | {
"text": [
"Bonus March"
],
"answer_start": [
247
]
} |
573247b6b9d445190005e99c | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | His primary duty was planning for the next war, which proved most difficult in the midst of the Great Depression. He then was posted as chief military aide to General MacArthur, Army Chief of Staff. In 1932, he participated in the clearing of the Bonus March encampment in Washington, D.C. Although he was against the ac... | What sort of people did the Bonus March consist of? | {
"text": [
"veterans"
],
"answer_start": [
344
]
} |
5732481fb9d445190005e9a1 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Historians have concluded that this assignment provided valuable preparation for handling the challenging personalities of Winston Churchill, George S. Patton, George Marshall, and General Montgomery during World War II. Eisenhower later emphasized that too much had been made of the disagreements with MacArthur, and th... | What rank was Eisenhower promoted to in 1936? | {
"text": [
"lieutenant colonel"
],
"answer_start": [
493
]
} |
5732481fb9d445190005e9a3 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Historians have concluded that this assignment provided valuable preparation for handling the challenging personalities of Winston Churchill, George S. Patton, George Marshall, and General Montgomery during World War II. Eisenhower later emphasized that too much had been made of the disagreements with MacArthur, and th... | Who was president of the Philippines circa 1939? | {
"text": [
"Manuel L. Quezon"
],
"answer_start": [
783
]
} |
5732481fb9d445190005e9a4 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Historians have concluded that this assignment provided valuable preparation for handling the challenging personalities of Winston Churchill, George S. Patton, George Marshall, and General Montgomery during World War II. Eisenhower later emphasized that too much had been made of the disagreements with MacArthur, and th... | What is the current name of the capital city that was under construction in the Philippines in 1939? | {
"text": [
"Quezon City"
],
"answer_start": [
905
]
} |
5732481fb9d445190005e9a2 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Historians have concluded that this assignment provided valuable preparation for handling the challenging personalities of Winston Churchill, George S. Patton, George Marshall, and General Montgomery during World War II. Eisenhower later emphasized that too much had been made of the disagreements with MacArthur, and th... | What license did Eisenhower receive in 1939? | {
"text": [
"pilot's"
],
"answer_start": [
620
]
} |
5732481fb9d445190005e9a5 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Historians have concluded that this assignment provided valuable preparation for handling the challenging personalities of Winston Churchill, George S. Patton, George Marshall, and General Montgomery during World War II. Eisenhower later emphasized that too much had been made of the disagreements with MacArthur, and th... | How did Eisenhower respond to the offer to become a Philippine police chief? | {
"text": [
"declined"
],
"answer_start": [
925
]
} |
5732488d0fdd8d15006c68eb | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower returned to the U.S. in December 1939 and was assigned as a battalion commander and regimental executive officer of the 15th Infantry at Fort Lewis, Washington. In March 1941 he was promoted to colonel and assigned as chief of staff of the newly activated IX Corps under Major General Kenyon Joyce. In June 19... | What unit did Eisenhower serve with upon his return to the United States? | {
"text": [
"15th Infantry"
],
"answer_start": [
131
]
} |
5732488d0fdd8d15006c68ec | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower returned to the U.S. in December 1939 and was assigned as a battalion commander and regimental executive officer of the 15th Infantry at Fort Lewis, Washington. In March 1941 he was promoted to colonel and assigned as chief of staff of the newly activated IX Corps under Major General Kenyon Joyce. In June 19... | At what military installation was the 15th Infantry based? | {
"text": [
"Fort Lewis"
],
"answer_start": [
148
]
} |
5732488d0fdd8d15006c68ed | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower returned to the U.S. in December 1939 and was assigned as a battalion commander and regimental executive officer of the 15th Infantry at Fort Lewis, Washington. In March 1941 he was promoted to colonel and assigned as chief of staff of the newly activated IX Corps under Major General Kenyon Joyce. In June 19... | In the spring of 1941, who commanded IX Corps? | {
"text": [
"Kenyon Joyce"
],
"answer_start": [
296
]
} |
5732488d0fdd8d15006c68ee | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower returned to the U.S. in December 1939 and was assigned as a battalion commander and regimental executive officer of the 15th Infantry at Fort Lewis, Washington. In March 1941 he was promoted to colonel and assigned as chief of staff of the newly activated IX Corps under Major General Kenyon Joyce. In June 19... | In what city was the 3rd Army based in June of 1941? | {
"text": [
"San Antonio"
],
"answer_start": [
433
]
} |
5732488d0fdd8d15006c68ef | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower returned to the U.S. in December 1939 and was assigned as a battalion commander and regimental executive officer of the 15th Infantry at Fort Lewis, Washington. In March 1941 he was promoted to colonel and assigned as chief of staff of the newly activated IX Corps under Major General Kenyon Joyce. In June 19... | What event contributed to Eisenhower receiving a promotion to brigadier general? | {
"text": [
"Louisiana Maneuvers"
],
"answer_start": [
493
]
} |
57324911b9d445190005e9ab | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Eisenhower was assigned to the General Staff in Washington, where he served until June 1942 with responsibility for creating the major war plans to defeat Japan and Germany. He was appointed Deputy Chief in charge of Pacific Defenses under the Chief of War Plans Division (WPD)... | To what body was Eisenhower assigned after Pearl Harbor was attacked? | {
"text": [
"General Staff in"
],
"answer_start": [
74
]
} |
57324911b9d445190005e9ac | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Eisenhower was assigned to the General Staff in Washington, where he served until June 1942 with responsibility for creating the major war plans to defeat Japan and Germany. He was appointed Deputy Chief in charge of Pacific Defenses under the Chief of War Plans Division (WPD)... | Who headed the WPD before Eisenhower? | {
"text": [
"Leonard T. Gerow"
],
"answer_start": [
330
]
} |
57324911b9d445190005e9ad | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Eisenhower was assigned to the General Staff in Washington, where he served until June 1942 with responsibility for creating the major war plans to defeat Japan and Germany. He was appointed Deputy Chief in charge of Pacific Defenses under the Chief of War Plans Division (WPD)... | What body replaced the War Plans Division? | {
"text": [
"Operations Division"
],
"answer_start": [
478
]
} |
57324911b9d445190005e9ae | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Eisenhower was assigned to the General Staff in Washington, where he served until June 1942 with responsibility for creating the major war plans to defeat Japan and Germany. He was appointed Deputy Chief in charge of Pacific Defenses under the Chief of War Plans Division (WPD)... | What was Eisenhower's title in the Operations Division? | {
"text": [
"Assistant Chief of Staff"
],
"answer_start": [
432
]
} |
57324911b9d445190005e9af | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Eisenhower was assigned to the General Staff in Washington, where he served until June 1942 with responsibility for creating the major war plans to defeat Japan and Germany. He was appointed Deputy Chief in charge of Pacific Defenses under the Chief of War Plans Division (WPD)... | Who was the Chief of Staff who promoted Eisenhower? | {
"text": [
"George C. Marshall"
],
"answer_start": [
548
]
} |
57324966b9d445190005e9b5 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | At the end of May 1942, Eisenhower accompanied Lt. Gen. Henry H. Arnold, commanding general of the Army Air Forces, to London to assess the effectiveness of the theater commander in England, Maj. Gen. James E. Chaney. He returned to Washington on June 3 with a pessimistic assessment, stating he had an "uneasy feeling" ... | As of May 1942, who commanded the Army Air Forces? | {
"text": [
"Henry H. Arnold"
],
"answer_start": [
56
]
} |
57324966b9d445190005e9b6 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | At the end of May 1942, Eisenhower accompanied Lt. Gen. Henry H. Arnold, commanding general of the Army Air Forces, to London to assess the effectiveness of the theater commander in England, Maj. Gen. James E. Chaney. He returned to Washington on June 3 with a pessimistic assessment, stating he had an "uneasy feeling" ... | To what city did Eisenhower travel to May 1942? | {
"text": [
"London"
],
"answer_start": [
119
]
} |
57324966b9d445190005e9b8 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | At the end of May 1942, Eisenhower accompanied Lt. Gen. Henry H. Arnold, commanding general of the Army Air Forces, to London to assess the effectiveness of the theater commander in England, Maj. Gen. James E. Chaney. He returned to Washington on June 3 with a pessimistic assessment, stating he had an "uneasy feeling" ... | What appointment did Eisenhower receive on June 23, 1942? | {
"text": [
"Commanding General, European Theater of Operations"
],
"answer_start": [
391
]
} |
57324966b9d445190005e9b7 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | At the end of May 1942, Eisenhower accompanied Lt. Gen. Henry H. Arnold, commanding general of the Army Air Forces, to London to assess the effectiveness of the theater commander in England, Maj. Gen. James E. Chaney. He returned to Washington on June 3 with a pessimistic assessment, stating he had an "uneasy feeling" ... | Who commanded the English theater in May 1942? | {
"text": [
"James E. Chaney"
],
"answer_start": [
201
]
} |
57324966b9d445190005e9b9 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | At the end of May 1942, Eisenhower accompanied Lt. Gen. Henry H. Arnold, commanding general of the Army Air Forces, to London to assess the effectiveness of the theater commander in England, Maj. Gen. James E. Chaney. He returned to Washington on June 3 with a pessimistic assessment, stating he had an "uneasy feeling" ... | To what rank was Eisenhower promoted on July 7, 1942? | {
"text": [
"lieutenant general"
],
"answer_start": [
558
]
} |
573249b1b9d445190005e9bf | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In November 1942, he was also appointed Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force of the North African Theater of Operations (NATOUSA) through the new operational Headquarters Allied (Expeditionary) Force Headquarters (A(E)FHQ). The word "expeditionary" was dropped soon after his appointment for security reasons. Th... | What appointment did Eisenhower receive in November of 1942? | {
"text": [
"Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force of the North African Theater of Operations"
],
"answer_start": [
40
]
} |
573249b1b9d445190005e9c0 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In November 1942, he was also appointed Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force of the North African Theater of Operations (NATOUSA) through the new operational Headquarters Allied (Expeditionary) Force Headquarters (A(E)FHQ). The word "expeditionary" was dropped soon after his appointment for security reasons. Th... | What was the code name of the North African campaign? | {
"text": [
"Operation Torch"
],
"answer_start": [
362
]
} |
573249b1b9d445190005e9c1 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In November 1942, he was also appointed Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force of the North African Theater of Operations (NATOUSA) through the new operational Headquarters Allied (Expeditionary) Force Headquarters (A(E)FHQ). The word "expeditionary" was dropped soon after his appointment for security reasons. Th... | At what location was the North African campaign planned? | {
"text": [
"Rock of Gibraltar"
],
"answer_start": [
417
]
} |
573249b1b9d445190005e9c2 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In November 1942, he was also appointed Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force of the North African Theater of Operations (NATOUSA) through the new operational Headquarters Allied (Expeditionary) Force Headquarters (A(E)FHQ). The word "expeditionary" was dropped soon after his appointment for security reasons. Th... | How many years before Eisenhower's command had a non-Briton commanded Gibraltar? | {
"text": [
"200"
],
"answer_start": [
504
]
} |
57324a59e17f3d14004227e1 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | French cooperation was deemed necessary to the campaign, and Eisenhower encountered a "preposterous situation" with the multiple rival factions in France. His primary objective was to move forces successfully into Tunisia, and intending to facilitate that objective, he gave his support to François Darlan as High Commis... | What geographic area was the primary objective of Eisenhower? | {
"text": [
"Tunisia"
],
"answer_start": [
214
]
} |
57324a59e17f3d14004227e2 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | French cooperation was deemed necessary to the campaign, and Eisenhower encountered a "preposterous situation" with the multiple rival factions in France. His primary objective was to move forces successfully into Tunisia, and intending to facilitate that objective, he gave his support to François Darlan as High Commis... | Who initially served as High Commissioner of North Africa? | {
"text": [
"François Darlan"
],
"answer_start": [
290
]
} |
57324a59e17f3d14004227e3 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | French cooperation was deemed necessary to the campaign, and Eisenhower encountered a "preposterous situation" with the multiple rival factions in France. His primary objective was to move forces successfully into Tunisia, and intending to facilitate that objective, he gave his support to François Darlan as High Commis... | Who killed François Darlan? | {
"text": [
"Fernand Bonnier de La Chapelle"
],
"answer_start": [
759
]
} |
57324a59e17f3d14004227e4 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | French cooperation was deemed necessary to the campaign, and Eisenhower encountered a "preposterous situation" with the multiple rival factions in France. His primary objective was to move forces successfully into Tunisia, and intending to facilitate that objective, he gave his support to François Darlan as High Commis... | Who served as High Commissioner of North Africa after Darlan's death? | {
"text": [
"Henri Giraud"
],
"answer_start": [
1072
]
} |
57324a59e17f3d14004227e5 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | French cooperation was deemed necessary to the campaign, and Eisenhower encountered a "preposterous situation" with the multiple rival factions in France. His primary objective was to move forces successfully into Tunisia, and intending to facilitate that objective, he gave his support to François Darlan as High Commis... | On what day did Darlan die? | {
"text": [
"December 24"
],
"answer_start": [
744
]
} |
57324af4b9d445190005e9c7 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Operation Torch also served as a valuable training ground for Eisenhower's combat command skills; during the initial phase of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel's move into the Kasserine Pass, Eisenhower created some confusion in the ranks by some interference with the execution of battle plans by his subordinates. He a... | What was Rommel's rank? | {
"text": [
"Generalfeldmarschall"
],
"answer_start": [
126
]
} |
57324af4b9d445190005e9c8 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Operation Torch also served as a valuable training ground for Eisenhower's combat command skills; during the initial phase of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel's move into the Kasserine Pass, Eisenhower created some confusion in the ranks by some interference with the execution of battle plans by his subordinates. He a... | Who commanded II Corps before being removed by Eisenhower? | {
"text": [
"Lloyd Fredendall"
],
"answer_start": [
367
]
} |
57324af4b9d445190005e9c9 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Operation Torch also served as a valuable training ground for Eisenhower's combat command skills; during the initial phase of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel's move into the Kasserine Pass, Eisenhower created some confusion in the ranks by some interference with the execution of battle plans by his subordinates. He a... | Who commanded the UK's Eighth Army? | {
"text": [
"Bernard Montgomery"
],
"answer_start": [
627
]
} |
57324af4b9d445190005e9ca | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Operation Torch also served as a valuable training ground for Eisenhower's combat command skills; during the initial phase of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel's move into the Kasserine Pass, Eisenhower created some confusion in the ranks by some interference with the execution of battle plans by his subordinates. He a... | When did Eisenhower receive authority over the British Eighth Army? | {
"text": [
"February 1943"
],
"answer_start": [
472
]
} |
57324af4b9d445190005e9cb | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Operation Torch also served as a valuable training ground for Eisenhower's combat command skills; during the initial phase of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel's move into the Kasserine Pass, Eisenhower created some confusion in the ranks by some interference with the execution of battle plans by his subordinates. He a... | What did Eisenhower command after he commanded ETOUSA? | {
"text": [
"NATOUSA"
],
"answer_start": [
856
]
} |
57324b3be99e3014001e665c | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After the capitulation of Axis forces in North Africa, Eisenhower oversaw the highly successful invasion of Sicily. Once Mussolini, the Italian leader, had fallen in Italy, the Allies switched their attention to the mainland with Operation Avalanche. But while Eisenhower argued with President Roosevelt and British Prim... | What did the Allies invade after they conquered North Africa? | {
"text": [
"Sicily"
],
"answer_start": [
108
]
} |
57324b3be99e3014001e665d | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After the capitulation of Axis forces in North Africa, Eisenhower oversaw the highly successful invasion of Sicily. Once Mussolini, the Italian leader, had fallen in Italy, the Allies switched their attention to the mainland with Operation Avalanche. But while Eisenhower argued with President Roosevelt and British Prim... | What was the invasion of mainland Italy called? | {
"text": [
"Operation Avalanche"
],
"answer_start": [
230
]
} |
57324b3be99e3014001e665e | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After the capitulation of Axis forces in North Africa, Eisenhower oversaw the highly successful invasion of Sicily. Once Mussolini, the Italian leader, had fallen in Italy, the Allies switched their attention to the mainland with Operation Avalanche. But while Eisenhower argued with President Roosevelt and British Prim... | What was the initial ratio of Axis to Allied divisions in Italy? | {
"text": [
"2 to 1"
],
"answer_start": [
602
]
} |
57324b3be99e3014001e665f | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After the capitulation of Axis forces in North Africa, Eisenhower oversaw the highly successful invasion of Sicily. Once Mussolini, the Italian leader, had fallen in Italy, the Allies switched their attention to the mainland with Operation Avalanche. But while Eisenhower argued with President Roosevelt and British Prim... | How many divisions did the Germans add to Italy? | {
"text": [
"19"
],
"answer_start": [
544
]
} |
57324b3be99e3014001e6660 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | After the capitulation of Axis forces in North Africa, Eisenhower oversaw the highly successful invasion of Sicily. Once Mussolini, the Italian leader, had fallen in Italy, the Allies switched their attention to the mainland with Operation Avalanche. But while Eisenhower argued with President Roosevelt and British Prim... | Until he was deposed, who was the leader of Italy? | {
"text": [
"Mussolini"
],
"answer_start": [
121
]
} |
57324b820fdd8d15006c692d | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In December 1943, President Roosevelt decided that Eisenhower – not Marshall – would be Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. The following month, he resumed command of ETOUSA and the following month was officially designated as the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), serving in a dual rol... | Other than Eisenhower, who was considered for the appointment of Supreme Allied Commander in Europe? | {
"text": [
"Marshall"
],
"answer_start": [
68
]
} |
57324b820fdd8d15006c692e | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In December 1943, President Roosevelt decided that Eisenhower – not Marshall – would be Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. The following month, he resumed command of ETOUSA and the following month was officially designated as the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), serving in a dual rol... | What did SHAEF stand for? | {
"text": [
"Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force"
],
"answer_start": [
231
]
} |
57324b820fdd8d15006c692f | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In December 1943, President Roosevelt decided that Eisenhower – not Marshall – would be Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. The following month, he resumed command of ETOUSA and the following month was officially designated as the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), serving in a dual rol... | Who appointed Eisenhower as Supreme Allied Commander in Europe? | {
"text": [
"Roosevelt"
],
"answer_start": [
28
]
} |
57324b820fdd8d15006c6930 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In December 1943, President Roosevelt decided that Eisenhower – not Marshall – would be Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. The following month, he resumed command of ETOUSA and the following month was officially designated as the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), serving in a dual rol... | What was the Allied invasion of Normandy called? | {
"text": [
"Operation Overlord"
],
"answer_start": [
516
]
} |
57324b820fdd8d15006c6931 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In December 1943, President Roosevelt decided that Eisenhower – not Marshall – would be Supreme Allied Commander in Europe. The following month, he resumed command of ETOUSA and the following month was officially designated as the Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF), serving in a dual rol... | When did Operation Overlord take place? | {
"text": [
"June 1944"
],
"answer_start": [
486
]
} |
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