Surrender in Berlin: The president and the chauffeur

Was Dwight Eisenhower having an affair with his Irish-born driver?

Gen Dwight D Eisenhower makes a V for victory with two pens used for the signing of Germany’s unconditional surrender at Reims, France, May 7, 1945. Pictured from far left: Russian Gen Ivan Susloparov; Lt Gen Sir FE Morgan, background; Lt Gen Walter Bedell Smith; Kay Summersby; Gen Eisenhower; Capt Harry C Butcher, background; and Sir Arthur Tedder Picture: AP

One of the most widespread rumours of World War II was that General Dwight D ...