What general led the U.S. forces in north Africa during world war 2 before helping to plan operation overlord?

General Dwight D. Eisenhower led the U.S. forces in North Africa during World War II. He played a crucial role in the Allied invasion of North Africa, known as Operation Torch, in 1942. Following this campaign, he went on to help plan Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy, which took place in June 1944. Eisenhower's leadership was pivotal in coordinating the efforts of the Allied forces throughout these significant military operations.