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Eugene Fodor (pronounced /ju'dʒin 'foʊdɚ/) (October 14, 1905 in Leva, Hungary (now Levice, Slovakia) —February 18, 1991 ) was an American writer of travel literature. In 1949, he founded Fodor's in Paris, France.
Married a Czech national, joined U.S. Army during WW2 and was transferred to the Office of Strategic Services,serving in Europe. Created Fodor Modern Guides, operating mainly from Paris but moved to Litchfield, CT until his death. From"The Last 1oo Days" by John Toland " A jeepload of Americans suddenly appeared in Wenceslas Square. It wasan OSS teamled bt Lt. Eugene Fodor, who was of Hungarian descent. The Americans were embraced by the enthusiastic Czechs, who thought they were th7e vanguard of Patton's Army,and t4aken to the joint hedquarters of the political{the Council] and the military command of the uprising. The Americans were told they could march iun and easily take the city. Then Major Nechansky, of the military command, suiggested he return with Fodor and see General Patton. Fodor took Nechansky back to U.S.Headquarters in Pilsen and found Patton there with General Huebner. Patton was so impressed bey Fodor's account that he begged Bradley to let him seize Prague. Brsdley said that it wasn't his decision, it was up to Eisenhower Eisenhower told him that the halt line was Pilsen and under no circumstances was Patton to march on Prague.Contributed by John Wigglesworth Chevy Chase, MD, friend of Eugene Fodor ==References==
- "Eugene Fodor". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved October 30.
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