General Eisenhower gives a pep talk to U.S. airborne troops
The skies filled with thousands of aircraft
A huge armada of Allied ships transported the invasion force and bombarded German defenses
160,000 American. British and Canadian troops stormed ashore
At Omaha Beach, they met fierce resistence
Even crossing the surf and gaining the beach was deadly
There was no cover from enfilading German fire
Utah Beach was no picnic either
This soldier's war ended right there on the beach on June 4th
Many never made it home. Some 2,500 were killed on that first day of invasion.
With a beachhead established, a huge Allied force followed and Nazi Germany's days were numbered.
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Their bravery was incredible. How sad so many had to die in service to others. When it comes to answering the call of duty, we are an amazing country.
ReplyDeleteI knew men who were there. They were the fathers of friends, teachers, ministers, people in my community. Not only were they brave, but they were modest; took a lot of asking to get them to talk about their experiences.
ReplyDeleteI truly think that these people still are the great of the great. It baffles me to this day that survivors exist after fresh German troops were put on Normandy the day of June 6, 1944. It is a dream of mine to have American D-Day veterans who will sit down with me, hear their stories, get their autographs, and bridge the gap of their generation to my generation. This would be the most awesome dream in the world!!! You have to tip your hat to these guys. They had guts and still do to go into that situation. If any reader knows how I could get in touch with a D-day veteran and make my dream a reality would you please e-mail me. kaylin4james@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteDwight dvid eisenhower is my idol ... i'm very impress with his plans and strategies and i always reading about this historical d day ... if i will given a wish , i wish i was there during that event ...
ReplyDeleteThe History behind this tragic day. So many young soldiers lost their lives, only to die for what is going on in this country today.
ReplyDeleteI've seen loved ones take their last breath, but to see your buddy, killed right next to you, has got to be the worst feeling in the world. I don't know how I would react to such an event.
Can't we let this Veteran's Day stand for a reconciliation of our values as a nation, in tribute to all thos Soldier's, Sailor's and Air Men, lost during WWII.
Let us solve our Nations problems in the spirit of mutual respect for this Nation and all the outstanding men and women who are serving today in defense of this great country.
LET THE PEACE BEGIN AT HOME.
THANK YOU.FROM BEN MUSACCHIO FROM DELAWARE
Just back from Normandy humbled by the sacrifice made by so many
ReplyDeleteSoldiers young and old died to save us from a tyrant
I said a prayer for all the brave men and their families who gave their life
A thought goes to the German soldiers and their families
Life today would not be the same
How sleep the brave
"Even though I walk
through of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,"
they comfort me.