![]() ![]() Roosevelt begs General Bradley for a Part in the Invasion of Europe Thus, Roosevelt became the only American to receive this distinction in both World Wars as he also received the commendation for his heroics in France in World War I. The French commanders were so impressed with General Roosevelt that the French made him an Officer of the French Legion of Honor. ![]() The French division fought alongside the Americans during the invasion of Italy. Patton thought Roosevelt a brave man but he did not approve of Roosevelt’s loose discipline with his troops.Īfter the loss of his command position with the Big Red One, Roosevelt worked with a French Division that included Italian volunteers. After serving in North Africa and Sicily, Roosevelt was relieved of his command of the Big Red One by General Patton. Brigadier General Theodore Roosevelt Jr., the oldest son of President Teddy Roosevelt, was the only general to land with the American Troops on D-Day, the 6th of June, 1944. ![]()
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