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FReeper Canteen ~ D-DAY, June 6, 1944 ~ 06 June 2019
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Posted on 06/05/2019 6:01:27 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
~ D-DAY, June 6, 1944 ~
NORMANDY INVASION May 1944 had been chosen at the conference in Washington in May 1943 as the time for the invasion. Difficulties in assembling landing craft forced a postponement until June, but June 5 was fixed as the unalterable date by Eisenhower on May 17. As the day approached and troops began to embark for the crossing, bad weather set in, threatening dangerous landing conditions. After tense debate, Eisenhower and his subordinates decided on a 24-hour delay, requiring the recall of some ships already at sea. Eventually, on the morning of June 5, Eisenhower, assured by chief meteorologist James Martin Stagg of a break in the weather, announced, O.K. We'll go. Within hours an armada of 3,000 landing craft, 2,500 other ships, and 500 naval vesselsescorts and bombardment shipsbegan to leave English ports. That night 822 aircraft, carrying parachutists or towing gliders, roared overhead to the Normandy landing zones. They were a fraction of the air armada of 13,000 aircraft that would support D-Day.
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January 1944 meeting of Operation Overlord Commanders, General Eisenhower, Walter B. Smith, Omar Bradley, Arthur Tedder, Bernard Montgomery, Trafford Leigh-Mallory and Bertram Ramsay. The Eisenhower Presidential Library
GENERAL EISENHOWERS MESSAGE SENT JUST PRIOR TO THE INVASION
Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon a 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 the 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 blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking. -- Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower
D-DAY AIRBORNE AND BEACH ASSAULT
The Normandy beaches were chosen by planners because they lay within range of air cover, and were less heavily defended than the obvious objective of the Pas de Calais, the shortest distance between Great Britain and the Continent. Airborne drops at both ends of the beachheads were to protect the flanks, as well as open up roadways to the interior. Six divisions were to land on the first day; three U.S., two British and one Canadian. Two more British and one U.S. division were to follow up after the assault division had cleared the way through the beach defenses. Click for the rest of the story
American Patrol
The Army Air Corps
G I Jive
A Fellow On A Furlough
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
CHANCE MEETING BRINGS CAVALRY SERGEANT FACE-TO-FACE WITH D-DAY VETERAN
Sgt. 1st Class Steve Selvage of the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment gets an autograph from 91-year-old D-Day survivor Ralph Manley in Sainte Mere Eglise, France, June 1. The two met while Selvage was in town to participate in events commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. Click for the rest of the story
AIRBORNE MUSEUM HOUSES ONE-OF-A-KIND ARTIFACTS THAT HONOR HISTORIC JUMP DURING D-DAY INVASION SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France - This town loves paratroopers - in particular, American paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne and the 101st Airborne Divisions.
It was those two divisions that liberated Sainte Mere Eglise June 7, 1944, making it the first town in France to be liberated during World War II.
To show their appreciation for the veterans, an Airborne Museum opened here in 1964. A non-profit organization, all proceeds go back into the museum to pay for upkeep, new exhibits or extensions. The money is also used to provide decorations and celebrations for the anniversary of D-Day, travel for veterans, and exhibitions outside France. A large donation was also made to The National World War II museum in New Orleans, La.
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Bugle Call Rag Dont Sit Under The Apple Tree
Jeep Jockey Jump
Moonlight Serenade
Enlisted Men's Mess
SOLDIERS PREP TO SUPPORT D-DAY CEREMONIES FOR 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF INVASION
Senior staff members of Task Force Normandy 65 pose in front of a German gun post at Pointe du Hoc, France. Task Force Normandy 65 is in France providing support and ceremonial command and control for the 65th anniversary of D-Day, June 6. Pointe du Hoc is the site of the 2nd Ranger Battalion's assault on a German stronghold during D-Day. Photo credit Sgt. Fay Conroy, 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs
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NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France is located on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944 and the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II. The cemetery site, at the north end of its ½ mile access road, covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,387 of our military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. On the Walls of the Missing in a semicircular garden on the east side of the memorial are inscribed 1,557 names. Rosettes mark the names of those since recovered and identified.
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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June 6Blooming in the Desert
They will see the glory of the Lord, the splendor of our God. Isaiah 35:2
The Mojave Desert includes the expected sand dunes, dry canyons, mesas, and mountains of most deserts. But American biologist Edmund Jaeger observed that every few years an abundance of rain results in such a wealth of blossoms that almost every foot of sand or gravelly soil is hidden beneath a blanket of flowers. The Mojave wildflower show isnt a yearly phenomenon, though. Researchers confirm the dry earth needs to be soaked by storms and warmed by the sun, at just the right times, before blooms will cover the desert with vibrant colors.
This image of God bringing forth life despite the arid terrain reminds me of the prophet Isaiah. He shared an encouraging vison of hope after delivering Gods message of judgment on all nations (Isaiah 35). Describing a future time when God will make all things right, the prophet said, The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom (v. 1). He declared Gods rescued people will enter His kingdom with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away (v. 10).
With our eternal future secured by Gods promises, we can trust Him through lifes seasons of drought and drenching storms. Deeply rooted in His love, we can grow, blooming into His likeness until, at just the right time, Jesus returns and sets all things right.
By Xochitl Dixon
Reflect & Pray
What storms of life have you been facing? How is God showing you His presence? Look! Hes there.
Loving Father, thank You for assuring us Youre with us and working to grow us through every stormy moment of our lives.
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:01:47 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(He is risen! Alleluia!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; beachn4fun; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:02:30 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska
The Diamond Anniversary of our “finest hour.”
And so few of the greatest generation with us, and growing fewer by the hour.
May their Memory be Eternal!
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:03:27 PM PDT
by
lightman
(Byzantine Troparia: The "praise choruses" of antiquity.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
An incredible Military endeavor.
I thank and salute the Greatest Generation for giving me and so many more the Freedom we enjoy today.
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:04:29 PM PDT
by
PROCON
('Progressive' is a Euphemism for <strike>Totalitarian</strike> COMMUNIST)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Day of Days...
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:08:26 PM PDT
by
TADSLOS
(You know why you can enjoy a day at the Zoo? Because walls work.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hai Kathy (((HUGS))) Still in Orlando, had a swell fish BBQ and stuff. Heading back to Denver tomorrow, do a few flights then home.
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:09:25 PM PDT
by
SkyDancer
( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:12:24 PM PDT
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mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; 300winmag; ..
~ D-DAY, June 6, 1944 ~
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:13:27 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
The Father of a buddy of mine took a landing craft onto Normandy Beach. He later was on a swift boat in Viet Nam. My buddies twin brother was on a swift boat later and was hit and is missing in action over there. Some families payed a high price for the freedom of others.
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:14:18 PM PDT
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS))))
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:14:38 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: The Mayor; PROCON; mylife; ConorMacNessa; mountainlion; Publius; Jet Jaguar; SandRat; ...
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:15:58 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
We made it thru hump day! Hope your mixers are doing well, and you got the rest you needed. The new welder still doing well?
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:17:55 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:20:22 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: radu
Good evening, radu....thanks for the great graphic honoring the 75th Anniversary!
God Bless all those men for their heroic actions.
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:22:02 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Howdy, Kathy.
Huffing and puffing your way through today?
It’s Hump Day and the weekend isn’t far behind. :-)
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:24:12 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Outstanding job, Ma!
thank you so much!
Thanks and prayers for our beloved military!
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:24:14 PM PDT
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: lightman
Thank, lightman, for helping honor this greatest generation.
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:26:01 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD
CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides" remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!
Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)
OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:28:32 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(FMF Corpsman - Lima 3/5 RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
God bless them, indeed.
So many gave All that day.
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posted on
06/05/2019 6:28:42 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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