EISENHOWER, Dwight D.

£9,750 · Offered by Peter Harrington

Crusade in Europe. First edition, presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the half-title, "For Maj. Gen. Willard G. Wyman - Brilliant battle leader of World War II. With best wishes and warm regards from his comrade-in-arms and devoted friend. Dwight D. Eisenhower December, 1948".Willard G. Wyman (1898-1969) first met Eisenhower at Fort Lewis in 1941. In Crusade in Europe, Eisenhower names him among "an exceptionally keen group of men... whom I tried, with some success, to keep close to me throughout the ensuing war years" (p. 9).Wyman served under Eisenhower in North Africa and played a leading role on D-Day. As assistant commander of the 1st Infantry Division, he commanded their D-Day beachhead: his Distinguished Service Cross citation recorded, "Brigadier General Wyman came ashore directly behind the leading wave of troops. Due to enemy action, many organizational leaders had become casualties. With disregard for his own personal safety, Brigadier General Wyman moved up and down the fire-swept beach personally directing the movement of the men and the vehicles which had landed. Under his direction the men were reorganized and successfully assaulted the enemy positions. The gallantry and outstanding leadership displayed by Brigadier General Wyman exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States".A year later, commanding the 71st Infantry Division (in which Eisenhower's son, John, served), Wyman led the unit across the Rhine at Oppenheim and

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