June 6th 1944
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June 6th 1944
Sad that there was nothing in the papers today.
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Re: June 6th 1944
We have had quite a few TV programmes on D Day.
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Re: June 6th 1944
Thank you to my Uncle Paul. 29th Infantry Division, 116th Regiment, Company F. He lost a lot of brothers-in-arms that day. Fortunately he made it off the beach, through to the war's end, and is still with us (at 94 years old). Here is a YouTube video of him from a few years ago discussing his experiences...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsBwQWvrA7I
This was from the Patriot Digest today:
Honoring the Heroes of D-Day
Today is the anniversary of D-Day. On this day in 1944, Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight Eisenhower issued this charge: "You are about to embark upon a great crusade. ... The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of Liberty loving people everywhere march with you. ... You will bring about ... the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe. ... Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened, he will fight savagely. ... And let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking."
More than 160,000 troops landed on a 50-mile stretch of heavily fortified beaches along the Normandy coast of France in what was the largest invasion force in history, involving more than 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft. Some 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed or wounded that day. We owe these Patriots and generations of others an enormous debt of gratitude, and we owe them our steadfast devotion to Liberty over tyranny in our own day, so that the gift of Liberty may be extended to the next generation.
Blaine - thanks for posting!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsBwQWvrA7I
This was from the Patriot Digest today:
Honoring the Heroes of D-Day
Today is the anniversary of D-Day. On this day in 1944, Supreme Allied Commander General Dwight Eisenhower issued this charge: "You are about to embark upon a great crusade. ... The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of Liberty loving people everywhere march with you. ... You will bring about ... the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe. ... Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened, he will fight savagely. ... And let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking."
More than 160,000 troops landed on a 50-mile stretch of heavily fortified beaches along the Normandy coast of France in what was the largest invasion force in history, involving more than 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft. Some 9,000 Allied soldiers were killed or wounded that day. We owe these Patriots and generations of others an enormous debt of gratitude, and we owe them our steadfast devotion to Liberty over tyranny in our own day, so that the gift of Liberty may be extended to the next generation.
Blaine - thanks for posting!
Re: June 6th 1944
I found only one show on TV. It's about Operation Tiger the ill fated rehearsal where several hundred soldiers and sailors died. Movie wise the closest I came was Pork Chop Hill.
I think the PC police are out in force trying to make Americans forget. Fortunately their are many families like mine with a strong military history that will not.
I think the PC police are out in force trying to make Americans forget. Fortunately their are many families like mine with a strong military history that will not.
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"Go low, go slow and preferably in the dark" The old Sarge (he was maybe 24.
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Re: June 6th 1944
I wouldn't be surprised that there was nothing in the media Blaine, not where you live.
My father was there, he was a Merchant Marine. Not the "Armed Services" you know. Though he did have three ships shot out from under him.
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My father was there, he was a Merchant Marine. Not the "Armed Services" you know. Though he did have three ships shot out from under him.
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