Who did Devers replace as ETOUSA commander?
Omar Bradley
George Patton
Dwight Eisenhower
No one, he was first
Answer
Jacob Devers was the first commander of the European Theater of Operations, United States Army (ETOUSA), established during World War II to oversee American ground operations in the war's European theater. Devers, an experienced commander, was already present in London, England, before D-Day and was selected for the role due to his familiarity with the situation on the ground and his strong leadership skills.
Unveiling Jacob L. Devers: A General with Guts and Glory
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox