ent will The War for Europe and North Africa Key Terms and People Dwight D. Eisenhower American general who commanded Allied forces; 34th president of the United States D-Day Allied invasion to liberate Europe Omar Bradley American general who led American forces at Normandy George Patton American general who helped liberate Paris Battle of the Bulge German counteroffensive in December 1944 Before You Read In the last lesson you learned how American involvement in World War II affected life at home. In this lesson you will see how the United States, Britain, and the Soviet Union defeated the Axis powers. Lesson 5 As You Read Use a timeline to take notes on major events influencing the fighting in North Africa and Europe