Never forget !

[PineGroveBully]

If you have the Smithsonian Channel (570 on Dtv) and want to watch an excellent documentary on Normandy, "The Battle of Normandy: 85 Days in Hell" re-airs Sunday night at 8pm. On top of the landings it shows which nations and troops focused on what parts of the attack and then the roles they took in weeks afterwards. I watched it for the first time this afternoon, it's very well done. I realized while watching it one reason those great never asked for a thank you or a pat on the back. The looks on the faces of those liberated across France and other countries were worth more than gold to those men.

 

[deadheaddawg]

If you haven't seen this, you should. It's amazing

 

[BELdog]

Honest question. What’s wrong with letting France celebrate and honor the French? Letting England honor the English? By God America honoring Americans?! I’m damned proud of what American warriors did on those beaches that day. I’m humbled and honored by the sacrifices made to ensure that the world was rid of the Axis plague. I’m proud of what our soldiers have continued to do since the founding of our military. We can show up anywhere in the world. Kick the absolute **** out of their best and brightest and put a McDonalds and Starbucks in the midst of the rubble. You’re welcome, free world. Daddy’s keeping freedom’s lights on.