re: #98 silverdolphin

As for WW2, Eisenhower is my supreme hero, HIs understanding of the effect fossil-fuel driven vehicles had on warfare gave us a tremendous advantage. Unlike the political leaders, he recognized the reality on the ground that they seldom did. He was not afraid to shake things up and quickly, as seen with the aftermath of Kasserine Pass, our first real battle in the European theater and a total disaster for us..

Eisenhower is also my hero for another reason (Dayanu).

In 1919, he was part of a convoy testing military maneuverability in the US. They drove from Washington DC to San Francisco, the trip took 62 days. It made an impression on him. This expedition, more than the autobahns, is what motivated him to create the interstate highway system.