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QuizMultiple Choice

A War on Many Fronts

Question 15 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 B-Runnels

An example of General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s judgment was

Answer
A
appointing George Patton to command the US Second Corps in North Africa.
B
serving in World War I, the Panama Canal Zone, and the Philippines.
C
planning troop maneuvers in war games involving 500,000 soldiers.
D
maintaining his popularity among his troops as well as his fellow officers.

Explanation

Eisenhower showed judgment by selecting capable commanders for important assignments. He appointed George Patton to command the U.S. Second Corps in North Africa, where Patton’s leadership helped restore the corps’ effectiveness. The other choices describe Eisenhower’s own service, planning experience, or popularity rather than a specific example of his judgment.

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