1. Dwight D. Eisenhower was one of the most influential leaders during World War 2 due to his strong leadership qualities that gained him trust and loyalty.
2. As the Supreme Commander of Allied forces, he helped plan major invasions across multiple fronts in Europe and made important decisions that boosted the Allies' success.
3. His understanding of organization and ability to gain admiration and loyalty from officers allowed him to influence many decisions and ensure people followed his commands willingly.