[PAR] [TLE] Occupation of Japan [SEP] The Allied occupation of Japan at the end of World War II was led by General Douglas MacArthur, the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers, with support from the British Commonwealth.  Unlike in the occupation of Germany, the Soviet Union was allowed little to no influence over Japan.  This foreign presence marked the only time in Japan's history that it had been occupied by a foreign power.  The country became a parliamentary democracy that recalled "New Deal" priorities of the 1930s by Roosevelt.  The occupation, codenamed Operation "Blacklist", was ended by the San Francisco Peace Treaty, signed on September 8, 1951, and effective from April 28, 1952, after which Japan's sovereigntywith the exception, until 1972, of the Ryukyu Islands was fully restored. [PAR] [TLE] Clovis E. Byers [SEP] Clovis E. Byers (5 November 1899 – 13 December 1973) was an American soldier and general in the first half of the 20th century.  He is best known for his role as Chief of Staff of the Eighth Army in the South West Pacific Area during World War II and in the Occupation of Japan.  He was wounded while leading American troops from the front at the Battle of Buna-Gona.  He also played an important part in the fighting at Lone Tree Hill, Biak, and the Philippines campaign (1944–45).  After the war, he commanded the famous 82nd Airborne Division.  He commanded the X Corps in the Korean War and as such was in overall command at the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge and the Battle of Bloody Ridge.
[PAR] [TLE] Occupation of Japan [ SEP ] The Allied occupation of Japan at the end of World War II was led by General Douglas MacArthur , the Supreme Commander of the Allied Powers , with support from the British Commonwealth . Unlike in the occupation of Germany , the Soviet Union was allowed little to no influence over Japan . This foreign presence marked the only time in Japan 's history that it had been occupied by a foreign power . The country became a parliamentary democracy that recalled " New Deal " priorities of the 1930s by Roosevelt . The occupation , codenamed Operation " Blacklist " , was ended by the San Francisco Peace Treaty , signed on September 8 , 1951 , and effective from April 28 , 1952 , after which Japan 's sovereigntywith the exception , until 1972 , of the Ryukyu Islands was fully restored . [PAR] [TLE] Clovis E. Byers [ SEP ] Clovis E. Byers ( 5 November 1899 – 13 December 1973 ) was an American soldier and general in the first half of the 20th century . He is best known for his role as Chief of Staff of the Eighth Army in the South West Pacific Area during World War II and in the Occupation of Japan . He was wounded while leading American troops from the front at the Battle of Buna - Gona . He also played an important part in the fighting at Lone Tree Hill , Biak , and the Philippines campaign ( 1944–45 ) . After the war , he commanded the famous 82nd Airborne Division . He commanded the X Corps in the Korean War and as such was in overall command at the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge and the Battle of Bloody Ridge .
Who was the supreme commander of the allied powers when Clovis E. Byers served during the occupation of Japan?
Who was the supreme commander of the allied powers when Clovis E. Byers served during the occupation of Japan ?
General Douglas MacArthur,
General Douglas MacArthur,