Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force facts for kids

Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force (SHAEF; SHAYF) was the headquarters of the Commander of Allied forces in north west Europe, from late 1943 until the end of World War II.

U.S. General Dwight D. Eisenhower was the commander in SHAEF throughout its existence. The position itself is similar to that of Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Atlantic, but they are different titles.

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  SHAEF commanders at a conference in London Left to right: Lieutenant General Omar N. Bradley, Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay, Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Tedder, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, General Sir Bernard Montgomery, Air Chief Marshal Sir Trafford Leigh-Mallory and Lieutenant General Walter Bedell Smith

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In Spanish: Cuartel General Supremo de la Fuerza Expedicionaria Aliada para niños