[2ndDivisionVet]

But he was never personally in combat and did not go overseas during the first world war. My main task in the Army was working with flag officers. I know how far back they are.

[kabar]

Personally in combat? He was on the front lines with his troops in North Africa and Europe. Maybe he didn't fire a shot in anger at the enemy, but he was in a combat zone subject to being shot or shelled or bombed by the enemy.

I spent 20 months in a combat zone, ashore for 12 and offshore for 8. I got combat pay. I was rocketed by the enemy, but I never fired a shot at the enemy.

You are splitting hairs about Eisenhower never being in combat. He was a combat commander. He was in harm's way.