All, I am not trying to demolish Eisenhower, and not a troll.
Eisenhower, to me, was a rather fantastic president and his ability to get things planned, organised and done as president are achievements. So, no problem there.
I think he was an excellent politician, but maybe not a military professional. Let that be as it may.
However, his early career was not particular and stellar.
What did Marshall see? Did he disappoint Marshall after all (Marshall had to tell him to lead in Africa). MacArthur and Eisenhower did fall out. He had a run-in with King (later, based on landing craft availability), so he must have stood up for his convictions.
Did he squeeze James E. Chaney out to get his job? was he a scheeming character?
What were the alternatives to Chaney? and in North Africa?
Ivan