Note
The Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe during the Battle of the Bulge was Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Eisenhower was assigned to this crucial position, where he oversaw the coordination of Allied military activities and strategy across several countries. Eisenhower promptly rallied soldiers to counter the threat posed by the Germans' surprise attack in December 1944. To launch a counteroffensive, he collaborated closely with other important commanders such as Bernard Montgomery and George S. Patton. The ability of the Allies to repel the German onslaught and win the Battle of the Bulge, a crucial battle in World War II, was made possible in large part by Eisenhower's leadership and strategic choices. The Allies' success in Europe was largely due to his skillful diplomacy and coordination.