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A biography of U.S. photographer Elizabeth Lee Miller is presented. She was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on April 23, 1907. She learned photography from her father and studied theater in Paris, France. She enrolled in Vassar College and worked as a fashion model before opening a photography studio. She was a photographer in Europe during World War II. She died in 1977.

The article profiles American ordained minister and World War II fighter pilot Dean Hess. Biographical information is included that covers his interest in aviation and his participation in the Disciples of Christ Church. It goes on to look at on his role in aerial operations in Nazi Germany.

The article explores the history of U.S. intelligence gathering and operations during World War II and the role of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). Emphasis is given to topics such as the leadership of colonel William "Wild Bill" Donovan, assistance to Nazi resistance groups, the placement of agents behind enemy lines, and the OSS as a precursor to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

The article explores the military leadership and command of General Dwight D. Eisenhower as Supreme Allied Commander of forces against Germany in Europe during World War II. Topics discussed include his administrative abilities, his appreciation for the ability of mobility in battle, and the support of Allied leaders Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill.