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Eisenhower went from being promoted to Colonel to being a four star General in less than 2 years and was Supreme Allied Commander less 3.5 years after becoming a Colonel. Was this speed in promotion normal? If not, how did he achieve it so fast compared to other general officers?

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Why don't Islamic extremists adhere to the Achtiname of Muhammad?

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Eisenhower went from being promoted to Colonel to being a four star General in less than 2 years and was Supreme Allied Commander less 3.5 years after becoming a Colonel. Was this speed in promotion normal? If not, how did he achieve it so fast compared to other general officers?	1747
Why don't Islamic extremists adhere to the Achtiname of Muhammad?	3