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Gen. Terry Allen was quite a character. He had a brash and informal leadership style that his troops loved and created intense loyalty in them. He commanded the 1st Infantry Division at the time of the North African and Sicily campaigns. It has been thought for years that Omar Bradley, whose style was very different, got Ike to relieve Allen. There is some evidence now available that suggests Ike relieved him to return him to the States.

Regardless, Allen was given the new 104th Inf. Div. and he trained them superbly. Once again, he couldn't stand "chickenshit" regulations. Once again, his men loved him.

Allen believed troops could be taught nightfighting back in those days before night vision devices. He used that tactic to great advantage in fighting the Germans.

The Timberwolves were so damn good Bradley even made up with Allen.