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Lieutenant General John Wilson O'Daniel (February 15, 1894 – March 27, 1975), nicknamed "Iron Mike", was a senior United States Army officer who served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. He is perhaps best known for serving with the 3rd Infantry Division in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Southern France during ...
John O’Daniel, a veteran of three wars, headed one of the first American military-assistance groups in Indochina and was known for his strong opinions. During WWI he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross and the nickname “Iron Mike” for his heroic actions at Saint-Mihiel in France.
Overview. Lieutenant General John W. O’Daniel and a small entourage arrive in Vietnam to assess the situation in Indochina on behalf of the United States.
Lieutenant General John Wilson O'Daniel (February 15, 1894 – March 27, 1975), nicknamed "Iron Mike", was a senior United States Army officer who served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. He is perhaps best known for serving with the 3rd Infantry Division in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Southern France during World War II.
El 20 de abril, la 3ª División de Infantería bajo el mando del mayor general John W. O'Daniel y la 45ª División de Infantería bajo el mando del General Robert T. Frederick pusieron sitio a la ciudad vieja. La resistencia alemana fue tan grande que hubo que desplegar la artillería pesada americana y el apoyo aéreo.
On 20 April, the 3rd Infantry Division under the command of Major General John W. O'Daniel and the 45th Infantry Division under Major General Robert T. Frederick laid siege to the old city. German resistance was so great that American heavy artillery and air support was deployed.
The battle sled, invented by Brig. Gen. John W. O'Daniel (Truscott's successor as commander of the 3d Division), was half a torpedo shell, just large enough to hold one soldier lying down.
