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What did Dempsey do in Europe?
command the British Second Army.
What was his role as commander?
) involved in the landings, making successful assaults at Gold, Juno and Sword beaches on 6 June 1944.
Did his troops see live combat?
successful assaults were followed by a battle of attrition.
Where else did they see combat?
the Caen sector.

Question: How was Dempsey considered as a leader?
Self-contained rewrite: How was Dempsey considered as a leader during the war?