Show portrait 0 of an americans after the last war an A american erlean amy army officer stated that it was a tragic error not to fore force germany to fight a decisive battle a on its own moll goll he believed that the germans would interpret the armistice as a itic tactical victory saving them from froin disaster and begin preparations for or another war the army officer point ed out the germans must be v beaten on their own ground their own fatherland must be conque conquered rel and their military spirit broken before they will settle down as a peaceful people of course his convictions vict ions turned out to be correct gen eisenhower Elsen hower Elsen Eisen howers amazing foresi foresight glit cannot be overestimated one of hl his blog biographers raphers spins the following yara yank to illustrate that attribute one day when the general was not so prominent he arrived at abilene Ab llene kansas and sputtered with indignation lie had just gotten off a train which must have been full of isolationists he was boiling mad over the apathy of our people he said people ought to learn what the hell bell was going on that japan had been preparing for war for ten years and was going to jump on us one of these days the generals mother named him dwight because she disliked the shortening of 0 boys names it annoyed her when her son arthur was called art and her son edgar was called ed she believed there was no short cut for dwight how ever when dwight grew up he was nicknamed ike but the grand lady disclaims all knowledge of 0 the nickname when anyone asks her about ike she blandly asks ike who chos a ike gen eisenhower Elsen hower never made any secret of the fact that he despises bigotry anait and it must never be forgotten that the first Elsen howers to come to amert lea were refugees they came caine here to escape religious religions persecution irl in germany elsen eisen howers bowers glorious contribution to preserving our liberty Is the most lethal reply to the bigots who would deny refugees the right to seek asylum in the V U S A america would never have the aid of his leadership if his forefathers allowed to enter america seemingly Iii insignificant significant events ira hk the flie lives of great men play vital roles in world history eisenhower Elsen hower was anxious to go to annapolis but because he was a few months over age he decided to become a west pointer among little known facts about I 1 eisenhower Elsen hower Is that he Is a handy man with a skillet he enjoys con coating tasty dishes for friends of course course his best culinary job was cooking the nazi goos estep before eisenhower Elsen hower left for europe to take up his duties as allied supreme commander he said to gen marshall general I 1 had time to thank you yet marshall replied dont try to thank me you go over and do the job and well have cause to thank you pen portraits about gen ike always include this yarn some years ago when he be was on duty in panama he be casually remarked to a friend this Is a fine day to have your appendix removed asked whether it had been troubling him he be replied no I 1 dont even know I 1 have an appendix but it might rear up and put me out of action some time when things arent go BO quiet Elsen Eisen howers knack of inspiring the feeling of comradeship with the men who worked and fought to u with wi th him made the allies an unbeatable team his informality Is a priceless asset of his him leadership Frix ample when the allies invaded africa he sent this note to geri gen patton dear georgae Ge orgle algiers has been ours 0 urs tor for A two days oran defenses crumbling rum bling rapidly with navy shore batteries surrendering only tough nut to crack is in your hand crack it open quickly signed ike patton did just that the generals history making deeds speak most eloquently of his devotion to america but when asked about his views on democracy he answered succinctly democracy mo cracy look what it has done for me took me oft off a kansas farm gave me the best education in the tha world gave me a chance to make a 1 career for myself one of Elsen Eisen howers strongest and most appealing characteristics Is bis deep and sincere humility when his home tawn abilene Ab llene was celebrating eisen 1 bower day some time ago he ha sent ent this cable to his tellow fellow clil tens there if you yon folks try to high hat me and call me by titles instead of I 1 come home I 1 shall feet fee like a stranger the worst part of military fank an Is its loneliness I 1 wish I 1 could be home with the he old gang cang at the catel |