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Dwight D. Eisenhower, who would later become the 34th President of the United States, was the Allied commander responsible for planning D-Day — the largest amphibious invasion in history. The pressure he faced was immense. Accounts describe him smoking heavily, living on coffee, and sleeping only a few hours a night during the tense preparation period. Away from duty, Eisenhower loved playing bridge and became known as the “bridge wizard of Manila.” His skill at the game helped shape meaningful