June 6, 1944, a lot of good men died on the beaches of Normandy France so that we can enjoy things like college baseball. I would like to thank all of the brave men that went ashore that day.
Lest we forget, it is D DAY!
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What those men did is so unimaginable to me. I have watched quite a few documentaries and movies about this offensive and my butt puckers every time I imagine being in one of those landing crafts. It was so heroic and should always be remembered.
My sentiments exactly. Those were some brave some of a guns and what they did is still unbelievable. Definitely one of this country's proudest moments.
The Allied landing force on that day is difficult to fathom. Some came ashore almost uncontested. On other beaches, namely Omaha beach, troops were getting to the pill boxes only because they had more men than the Germans had rounds. The stories from the paratroopers landing inland the night before are both harrowing and spellbinding.
A German lieutenant's quote was telling.
"Could there be that many ships in the world?"
The sheer scale of the invasion was psychologically devastating to German morale.
If you haven't already done so, you history nerds out there read up on the diversion tactics leading up to the invasion. Operation Bodyguard is one I remember. The inflatable tanks and planes on English bases were an undertaking in themselves. What a day.
A German lieutenant's quote was telling.
"Could there be that many ships in the world?"
The sheer scale of the invasion was psychologically devastating to German morale.
If you haven't already done so, you history nerds out there read up on the diversion tactics leading up to the invasion. Operation Bodyguard is one I remember. The inflatable tanks and planes on English bases were an undertaking in themselves. What a day.
I had the privilege to visit Normandy a few years ago. I visited the cemetery and walked on the beach. I couldn't imagine being a 20 year old storming that beach and looking at a cliff that is almost straight up and buzzing with machine gun fire. I was truly taken aback. We owe those men a debt we could never repay. God Bless America!!
My family and I went last year. Going to Normandy and Omaha beach was a very sobering experience.
If you ever get the chance go to Normandy. If you think it looks bad on film, try standing on Omaha Beach looking up at all those bunkers. It's mind boggling that any of them made it. If you ever do go, remember this: the beach at Omaha was 3-4 times wider then.
I wish there was a more powerful description than "The Greatest Generation."
We can never ever comprehend what those boys went through. My grandfather spent 3 years in the pacific and would have invaded the Japanese mainland if not for the bomb. My dad said the only thing he'd ever say about the war was "we slept places we didn't want to sleep, we saw things we didn't want to see, we ate things we didn't want to eat, and we surely did things we didn't want to do." Then he'd clam up.
Also Bobby Kennedy died 50 years ago today.
We can never ever comprehend what those boys went through. My grandfather spent 3 years in the pacific and would have invaded the Japanese mainland if not for the bomb. My dad said the only thing he'd ever say about the war was "we slept places we didn't want to sleep, we saw things we didn't want to see, we ate things we didn't want to eat, and we surely did things we didn't want to do." Then he'd clam up.
Also Bobby Kennedy died 50 years ago today.
went to the World War II museum in new orleans this past weekend. amazing to see some of the things they had in there featuring D-Day. Definitely a must visit if you have never been to that museum. Just unbelievable what those brave men did! I second watching Band of Brothers. That is still probably my favorite series on television. May their soul rest in peace those who lost their lives that day and those that served and have passed on! We will never forget that great sacrifice! Hooah!
And don't forget, they lined up in herds to volunteer for that, knowing there was a good chance they would be among the first wave, thus a good chance they would be mowed down when they exited the landing craft. Talk about brave men.
Yes! The ingenuity of their diversion tactics was mind blowing. I'm just thankful there was an egomaniac idiot on the other side on enough dope to make Chevy Chase woozy.
Someone above said it best, those men saved the world that day.1
Someone above said it best, those men saved the world that day.1
Well, they didn't exactly line up in droves to volunteer for that particular offensive or even that theatre of war.
However, your overall point is correct. The fact that some enlistees who were deemed 4F committed suicide because they felt ashamed that they couldn't serve their country, speaks volumes about that generation. Especially, when you consider how horrific the prior Great War was.
However, your overall point is correct. The fact that some enlistees who were deemed 4F committed suicide because they felt ashamed that they couldn't serve their country, speaks volumes about that generation. Especially, when you consider how horrific the prior Great War was.
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