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Why the Royal Air Force Refused Eisenhower's Orders Before D-Day

In early 1944, Eisenhower held the title of Supreme Commander—but didn't control the Allies' most powerful weapon. Two air commanders, Arthur Harris and Carl Spaatz, refused his orders, believing their strategic bombing campaign could win the war without a ground invasion. Eisenhower needed them to destroy French railways to stop German tanks from reaching Normandy. When they said no, he made an unprecedented move: he threatened to resign. This is the story of the invisible battle fought in the halls of power before the first soldier landed on D-Day—a confrontation that would determine the fate of the entire invasion.