What command did Devers take in 1941?
Chief of Infantry
Chief of the Air Force
Chief of the Armored Force
Chief of Naval Operations
Answer
Chief of the Armored Force, a title given to Devers in February 1941, reflected the growing importance of tank warfare in modern military strategy. As Chief, he oversaw the expansion and mechanization of the U.S. Army, creating the armored divisions that would play a crucial role in the Allied victory in World War II.
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