On this day June 6th, 1944 - D-Day

[evolver115]

At D-Day rites in Normandy, real-life war hero of TV's 'Band of Brothers' honored | Detroit Free Press | freep.com

D-Day: More Americans died during invasion than in all of Iraq War - NY Daily News

 

[evolver115]

Eisenhower's message to the Allies prior to the invasion:

Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force!

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 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 and devotion to duty and skill in
battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory!

Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great
and noble undertaking.


SIGNED: Dwight D. Eisenhower

 

[evolver115]

U.S. WW II veteran Clarence Mac Evans, 87, from West Virginia, who landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944, with the 29th Infantry division, walks among the graves at the Colleville American military cemetery, in Colleville sur Mer, western France, Wednesday June 6, 2012, before the start of the ceremony commemorating the 68th anniversary of the D-Day. Clarence MacEvans is searching for the tombs of 17 of his fellows who died on D Day.(AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere) Photo: Remy De La Mauviniere, Associated Press / AP

D-Day 68th anniversary remembrance in France - NewsTimes

 

[evolver115]

Identical twins, now 93, shared D-Day in combat | Courier-Post | courierpostonline.com

 

[BF4L]

Couple weeks old article, but it fits with the theme:

What honor looks like: The flash mob at Gate 38 of Reagan National Airport | MullerOver.com

Awesome. Loved it.

 

[JohnRandle]

 

[Wingingit]

For our Canadian Friends, Pic of Canadian Soldiers during the Liberation of France, 1944.

Always remember these days Hooplian's,

History forgetten, soon repeats itself, W. Churchill.

 

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[Bloody Brian Burke]

Ah, D-Day. When the Allies finally realized the Commies were hauling ass toward Berlin and finally got off their asses and joined the party.

 

[mattola]

"Fascinating" (raises eyebrows)

http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/01/beam-wwii-heroism-scotty-james-doohan/

. According to WarHistoryOnline, “Jimmy” as he was known in the civilian world, served with the Canadians in World War II, landing at Juno beach on D-Day. After killing two German snipers, he was later hit by “friendly” fire having his life saved by a lighter stored on his kit given to him as a good luck charm.

 

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I was watching Black Watch Snipers the other day on the History Channel and I have to admit things got a little dusty when these guys were telling their stories. Amazing courage.

 

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80th anniversary of D-Day.

 

[mattola]

80th anniversary of D-Day.

From Scottys son




thank you all for your sacrifice.

 

[redskinsfan1963]

Good post, Matt.

The 'Big Red One', or The 1st Infantry Division, and the 'Blue and Gray', or the 29th Infantry Division, waded ashore on this day, 68 years ago on the beaches of Normandy, France.

Both divisions were also part of the American Expeditionary Force that accompanied General Pershing to France in 1917 in the First World War.

Many brave young men made the ultimate sacrifice to oppose tyranny on this day.

And let's not forget the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions who made a terrifying parachute jump into enemy held territory before the invasion force launched onto the beach. Can't even imagine how scary that would have been.

that was a great movie that featured Hamill before star wars.

We should also pay respect to the Canadian 3rd Infantry and the 2nd Armored who went ashore in Normandy on this day.

British and french too.com visit the d day memorial in Bedford,VA if you can.

 

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