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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? | {
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"supportive role for the infantry"
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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? | {
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"he relented"
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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? | {
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"executive officer"
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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? | {
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"Panama Canal Zone"
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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? | {
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"On War"
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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? | {
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"1925–26"
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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? | {
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"245"
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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? | {
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"Pershing"
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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? | {
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"Agriculture"
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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? | {
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"1928"
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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? | {
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"Assistant Secretary of War"
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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? | {
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"Major"
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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? | {
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"Great Depression"
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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? | {
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"Army Chief of Staff"
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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? | {
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"Bonus March"
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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? | {
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"veterans"
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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? | {
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"lieutenant colonel"
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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? | {
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"text": [
"pilot's"
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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? | {
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"text": [
"Manuel L. Quezon"
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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? | {
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"Quezon City"
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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? | {
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"declined"
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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? | {
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"15th Infantry"
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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? | {
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"Fort Lewis"
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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? | {
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"Kenyon Joyce"
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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? | {
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"San Antonio"
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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? | {
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"Louisiana Maneuvers"
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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? | {
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"General Staff in"
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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? | {
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"text": [
"Leonard T. Gerow"
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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? | {
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"Operations Division"
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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? | {
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"text": [
"Assistant Chief of Staff"
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} |
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? | {
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"text": [
"George C. Marshall"
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} |
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? | {
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56
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"Henry H. Arnold"
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} |
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? | {
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"London"
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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? | {
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201
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"text": [
"James E. Chaney"
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} |
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? | {
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"text": [
"Commanding General, European Theater of Operations"
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} |
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? | {
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"text": [
"lieutenant general"
]
} |
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? | {
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"text": [
"Supreme Commander Allied Expeditionary Force of the North African Theater of Operations"
]
} |
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? | {
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362
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"text": [
"Operation Torch"
]
} |
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? | {
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417
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"text": [
"Rock of Gibraltar"
]
} |
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? | {
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504
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"text": [
"200"
]
} |
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? | {
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214
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"text": [
"Tunisia"
]
} |
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? | {
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290
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"text": [
"François Darlan"
]
} |
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? | {
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759
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"text": [
"Fernand Bonnier de La Chapelle"
]
} |
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? | {
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1072
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"text": [
"Henri Giraud"
]
} |
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? | {
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744
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"text": [
"December 24"
]
} |
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? | {
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126
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"text": [
"Generalfeldmarschall"
]
} |
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? | {
"answer_start": [
367
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"text": [
"Lloyd Fredendall"
]
} |
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? | {
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627
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"text": [
"Bernard Montgomery"
]
} |
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? | {
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472
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"text": [
"February 1943"
]
} |
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? | {
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"text": [
"NATOUSA"
]
} |
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? | {
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108
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"text": [
"Sicily"
]
} |
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? | {
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230
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"text": [
"Operation Avalanche"
]
} |
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? | {
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602
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"text": [
"2 to 1"
]
} |
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? | {
"answer_start": [
544
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"text": [
"19"
]
} |
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? | {
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121
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"text": [
"Mussolini"
]
} |
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? | {
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68
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"text": [
"Marshall"
]
} |
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? | {
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231
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"text": [
"Supreme Allied Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force"
]
} |
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? | {
"answer_start": [
28
],
"text": [
"Roosevelt"
]
} |
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? | {
"answer_start": [
516
],
"text": [
"Operation Overlord"
]
} |
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? | {
"answer_start": [
486
],
"text": [
"June 1944"
]
} |
57324c04e17f3d1400422805 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower, as well as the officers and troops under him, had learned valuable lessons in their previous operations, and their skills had all strengthened in preparation for the next most difficult campaign against the Germans—a beach landing assault. His first struggles, however, were with Allied leaders and officers ... | Who refused to provide Eisenhower with landing craft? | {
"answer_start": [
564
],
"text": [
"Ernest J. King"
]
} |
57324c04e17f3d1400422806 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower, as well as the officers and troops under him, had learned valuable lessons in their previous operations, and their skills had all strengthened in preparation for the next most difficult campaign against the Germans—a beach landing assault. His first struggles, however, were with Allied leaders and officers ... | What concern did Churchill have in regard to Eisenhower's pre-invasion bombing plan? | {
"answer_start": [
997
],
"text": [
"civilian casualties"
]
} |
57324c04e17f3d1400422807 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower, as well as the officers and troops under him, had learned valuable lessons in their previous operations, and their skills had all strengthened in preparation for the next most difficult campaign against the Germans—a beach landing assault. His first struggles, however, were with Allied leaders and officers ... | What did Patton do that first caused Eisenhower to reprimand him? | {
"answer_start": [
1285
],
"text": [
"slapped a subordinate"
]
} |
57324c04e17f3d1400422808 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower, as well as the officers and troops under him, had learned valuable lessons in their previous operations, and their skills had all strengthened in preparation for the next most difficult campaign against the Germans—a beach landing assault. His first struggles, however, were with Allied leaders and officers ... | What were the French resistance to be used for in advance of the invasion of France? | {
"answer_start": [
481
],
"text": [
"covert and sabotage operations"
]
} |
57324c04e17f3d1400422809 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Eisenhower, as well as the officers and troops under him, had learned valuable lessons in their previous operations, and their skills had all strengthened in preparation for the next most difficult campaign against the Germans—a beach landing assault. His first struggles, however, were with Allied leaders and officers ... | Who was the leader of French forces in this period? | {
"answer_start": [
1018
],
"text": [
"de Gaulle"
]
} |
57324c70e17f3d140042280f | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The D-Day Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, were costly but successful. A month later, the invasion of Southern France took place, and control of forces in the southern invasion passed from the AFHQ to the SHAEF. Many prematurely considered that victory in Europe would come by summer's end—however the Germans did not ... | When did the Normandy invasion occur? | {
"answer_start": [
31
],
"text": [
"June 6, 1944"
]
} |
57324c70e17f3d1400422810 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The D-Day Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, were costly but successful. A month later, the invasion of Southern France took place, and control of forces in the southern invasion passed from the AFHQ to the SHAEF. Many prematurely considered that victory in Europe would come by summer's end—however the Germans did not ... | How long after the Normandy invasion did the landings in Southern France occur? | {
"answer_start": [
75
],
"text": [
"month"
]
} |
57324c70e17f3d1400422811 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The D-Day Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, were costly but successful. A month later, the invasion of Southern France took place, and control of forces in the southern invasion passed from the AFHQ to the SHAEF. Many prematurely considered that victory in Europe would come by summer's end—however the Germans did not ... | When did the war in Europe end? | {
"answer_start": [
398
],
"text": [
"May 8, 1945"
]
} |
57324c70e17f3d1400422812 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The D-Day Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, were costly but successful. A month later, the invasion of Southern France took place, and control of forces in the southern invasion passed from the AFHQ to the SHAEF. Many prematurely considered that victory in Europe would come by summer's end—however the Germans did not ... | How many divisions involved in the Allied invasion of Europe did Eisenhower visit? | {
"answer_start": [
799
],
"text": [
"every"
]
} |
57324c70e17f3d1400422813 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The D-Day Normandy landings on June 6, 1944, were costly but successful. A month later, the invasion of Southern France took place, and control of forces in the southern invasion passed from the AFHQ to the SHAEF. Many prematurely considered that victory in Europe would come by summer's end—however the Germans did not ... | After what possible event would the speech called one of the greatest in history have been delivered? | {
"answer_start": [
934
],
"text": [
"if the invasion failed"
]
} |
57324d11b9d445190005e9eb | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Once the coastal assault had succeeded, Eisenhower insisted on retaining personal control over the land battle strategy, and was immersed in the command and supply of multiple assaults through France on Germany. Field Marshal Montgomery insisted priority be given to his 21st Army Group's attack being made in the north,... | What unit did Montgomery command? | {
"answer_start": [
271
],
"text": [
"21st Army Group"
]
} |
57324d11b9d445190005e9ec | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Once the coastal assault had succeeded, Eisenhower insisted on retaining personal control over the land battle strategy, and was immersed in the command and supply of multiple assaults through France on Germany. Field Marshal Montgomery insisted priority be given to his 21st Army Group's attack being made in the north,... | What general commanded the 12th US Army Group? | {
"answer_start": [
336
],
"text": [
"Bradley"
]
} |
57324d11b9d445190005e9ed | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Once the coastal assault had succeeded, Eisenhower insisted on retaining personal control over the land battle strategy, and was immersed in the command and supply of multiple assaults through France on Germany. Field Marshal Montgomery insisted priority be given to his 21st Army Group's attack being made in the north,... | Who was the Sixth US Army Group's commander? | {
"answer_start": [
371
],
"text": [
"Devers"
]
} |
57324d11b9d445190005e9ee | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Once the coastal assault had succeeded, Eisenhower insisted on retaining personal control over the land battle strategy, and was immersed in the command and supply of multiple assaults through France on Germany. Field Marshal Montgomery insisted priority be given to his 21st Army Group's attack being made in the north,... | What geographic portion of the front did the Sixth US Army Group operate on? | {
"answer_start": [
452
],
"text": [
"south"
]
} |
57324d11b9d445190005e9ef | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Once the coastal assault had succeeded, Eisenhower insisted on retaining personal control over the land battle strategy, and was immersed in the command and supply of multiple assaults through France on Germany. Field Marshal Montgomery insisted priority be given to his 21st Army Group's attack being made in the north,... | What supply port was opened late in 1944? | {
"answer_start": [
798
],
"text": [
"Antwerp"
]
} |
57324d56b9d445190005e9fd | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and diplomacy. Although he had ne... | What European rank was equivalent to that of General of the Army? | {
"answer_start": [
149
],
"text": [
"Field Marshal"
]
} |
57324d56b9d445190005e9fe | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and diplomacy. Although he had ne... | On what date did Eisenhower receive his General of the Army appointment? | {
"answer_start": [
64
],
"text": [
"December 20, 1944"
]
} |
57324d56b9d445190005e9ff | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and diplomacy. Although he had ne... | Along with Montgomery, with whom did Eisenhower disagree on strategy? | {
"answer_start": [
549
],
"text": [
"Churchill"
]
} |
57324d56b9d445190005ea00 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and diplomacy. Although he had ne... | What Soviet military leader was a counterpart of Eisenhower? | {
"answer_start": [
683
],
"text": [
"Zhukov"
]
} |
57324d56b9d445190005ea01 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In recognition of his senior position in the Allied command, on December 20, 1944, he was promoted to General of the Army, equivalent to the rank of Field Marshal in most European armies. In this and the previous high commands he held, Eisenhower showed his great talents for leadership and diplomacy. Although he had ne... | What rank was held by de Gaulle? | {
"answer_start": [
488
],
"text": [
"General"
]
} |
57324da80fdd8d15006c6941 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the eastern front with the Soviets an... | When did the Battle of the Bulge begin? | {
"answer_start": [
81
],
"text": [
"December 1944"
]
} |
57324da80fdd8d15006c6942 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the eastern front with the Soviets an... | What German city did the British wish to conquer? | {
"answer_start": [
376
],
"text": [
"Berlin"
]
} |
57324da80fdd8d15006c6943 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the eastern front with the Soviets an... | Along with Roosevelt and Churchill, what political leader decided upon the division of Germany? | {
"answer_start": [
817
],
"text": [
"Stalin"
]
} |
57324da80fdd8d15006c6944 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the eastern front with the Soviets an... | What nation's military conquered Berlin? | {
"answer_start": [
856
],
"text": [
"Soviet"
]
} |
57324da80fdd8d15006c6945 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | The Germans launched a surprise counter offensive, in the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944, which the Allies turned back in early 1945 after Eisenhower repositioned his armies and improved weather allowed the Air Force to engage. German defenses continued to deteriorate on both the eastern front with the Soviets an... | What date saw the surrender of Nazi Germany? | {
"answer_start": [
964
],
"text": [
"May 7, 1945"
]
} |
57324e38e17f3d1400422823 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Following the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the city of Berlin, which was man... | What was Eisenhower's title after Germany's surrender? | {
"answer_start": [
71
],
"text": [
"Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone"
]
} |
57324e38e17f3d1400422824 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Following the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the city of Berlin, which was man... | In what structure was Eisenhower's headquarters in the US Occupation Zone? | {
"answer_start": [
131
],
"text": [
"IG Farben Building"
]
} |
57324e38e17f3d1400422825 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Following the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the city of Berlin, which was man... | In what city was the headquarters of the US Occupation Zone located? | {
"answer_start": [
153
],
"text": [
"Frankfurt am Main"
]
} |
57324e38e17f3d1400422826 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Following the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the city of Berlin, which was man... | Aside from the US, what other countries had occupation zones in Germany? | {
"answer_start": [
238
],
"text": [
"Britain, France and the Soviet Union"
]
} |
57324e38e17f3d1400422827 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | Following the German unconditional surrender, Eisenhower was appointed Military Governor of the U.S. Occupation Zone, based at the IG Farben Building in Frankfurt am Main. He had no responsibility for the other three zones, controlled by Britain, France and the Soviet Union, except for the city of Berlin, which was man... | What agreement was not applicable to Disarmed Enemy Forces? | {
"answer_start": [
692
],
"text": [
"Geneva Convention"
]
} |
57324e9fe99e3014001e668c | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and that friendly relations coul... | Who was Chief of Staff of the Army before Eisenhower? | {
"answer_start": [
63
],
"text": [
"Marshall"
]
} |
57324e9fe99e3014001e668d | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and that friendly relations coul... | About how many soldiers demobilized after the war ended? | {
"answer_start": [
145
],
"text": [
"millions"
]
} |
57324e9fe99e3014001e668e | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and that friendly relations coul... | What president ignored Eisenhower's recommendations in regard to atomic weapons? | {
"answer_start": [
533
],
"text": [
"Truman"
]
} |
57324e9fe99e3014001e668f | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and that friendly relations coul... | What was Eisenhower's position on the use of nuclear weapons against Japan? | {
"answer_start": [
644
],
"text": [
"opposed"
]
} |
57324e9fe99e3014001e6690 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In November 1945, Eisenhower returned to Washington to replace Marshall as Chief of Staff of the Army. His main role was rapid demobilization of millions of soldiers, a slow job that was delayed by lack of shipping. Eisenhower was convinced in 1946 that the Soviet Union did not want war and that friendly relations coul... | What city did Eisenhower notably visit in 1945? | {
"answer_start": [
984
],
"text": [
"Warsaw"
]
} |
57324f330fdd8d15006c6955 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that "figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visitor out of his office". As other... | When was it suggested to Eisenhower that he might one day become president? | {
"answer_start": [
3
],
"text": [
"June 1943"
]
} |
57324f330fdd8d15006c6956 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that "figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visitor out of his office". As other... | Along with dogcatcher, what political job did Eisenhower specifically not want to be considered for? | {
"answer_start": [
473
],
"text": [
"Grand High Supreme King of the Universe"
]
} |
57324f330fdd8d15006c6957 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that "figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visitor out of his office". As other... | What role did Eisenhower believe he could not fulfill if he was believed to want to become involved in politics? | {
"answer_start": [
554
],
"text": [
"Army Chief of Staff"
]
} |
57324f330fdd8d15006c6958 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that "figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visitor out of his office". As other... | What general was considered a potential Republican presidential candidate in 1948? | {
"answer_start": [
846
],
"text": [
"MacArthur"
]
} |
57324f330fdd8d15006c6959 | Dwight_D._Eisenhower | In June 1943 a visiting politician had suggested to Eisenhower that he might become President of the United States after the war. Believing that a general should not participate in politics, one author later wrote that "figuratively speaking, [Eisenhower] kicked his political-minded visitor out of his office". As other... | At what meeting did Truman tell Eisenhower that he would assist him in running for president? | {
"answer_start": [
663
],
"text": [
"Potsdam Conference"
]
} |
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