National Archives and Records Administration, Dwight D. Eisenhower Library, Abilene, Kansas
Gee, the French didn’t protest or try to stop us.
....only to have their sons give it all away with “amnesty”.
Yes we do...
Folks don’t realize how many jumped off the boat ramps, and sank to the bottom, drowning. The human cost was staggering.
It is said that a total of only 200 men, working in small groups, led the breakout from the beach that day. Their heroism, and the heroism of all who took part in the invasion, will be spoken of for centuries.
God rest them, their loved ones, and their memory.
How did the Nazis know about the landing? They were there waiting weren’t they?
We are charged with saving it from the Islamofascists. Probably half our nation does not realize what we are fighting. It is business as usual, and they hate the war-mongering neo-conservatives, whom they call the real fascists. We have quite a battle that includes the enemy within.
If al Qaeda has half a brain, they won't make any attacks on the US mainland until after the 2008 elections. They risk having their Dem allies lose if they remind America of 9/11.
My Pop landed on Utah Beach on D-Day [4th ID].
I am considering watching Saving Private Ryan with my twins tomorrow to give them an appreciation of what their great grandparents went through to defend the freedom that we enjoy today. They will be 12 on Thursday, I would appreciate opinions if that is a good age to show that movie to them. I decided against it last year, but I feel that they are mature enough to handle it now.
How the WWII generation, the epitome of self-sacrifice gave rise to the most Self-ist generation is beyond me. But this country and the world will pay the price of self-centered Baby Boomers for generations to come.
National Archives and Records Administration, Dwight D. Eisenhower Library, Abilene, Kansas
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Very good historical resource -— http://www.britannica.com/dday
Very good historical resource -— http://www.britannica.com/dday
Just got back from visiting Normandy and the cemetary at St. Laurent—Omaha Beach. It was a sobering experience. I am glad I did not see if commercialized like so many other memorials.
One thing I find very sad is that many of the graves have no names. The cross says, “His name is only known to God.”
God Bless our brave soldiers who are laid to rest there. If you ever have a chance to go, I highly recommend it.
My Dad was in D-Day plus 8, but he saw action in the Battle of the Bulge and the battle of St. Lo that is in Private Ryan.
General Eisenhower’s Order of the Day, 6 June 1944
“Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Forces: You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.
Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely.
But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory!
I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory!
Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.”
Audio at http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/dl/dday/orderofthedayaudio.html