unsinkable Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 God bless all of those who fought 70 years ago today. The thought of what they endured brings me to tears. Eisenhower's Order of the Day June 6, 1944 "SUPREME HEADQUARTERS ALLIED EXPEDITIONARY FORCE 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 hope 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 will 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, 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." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 We were able to tour the beaches, the cemetery, and the museum in France several years ago. Profound experience. Today we remember their courage, conviction, and sacrifice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Thanks for the reminder of all those who lost their lives, all those who survived, etc. And prayers that a day like that day will never come again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 While we're remembering WWII: Chester Nez, last of original Navajo code talkers of World War II, dies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 We've been there before, and it was the most profoundly moving trip we've ever taken. You cannot imagine the scale of the beaches until you stand there in person. I had absolutely no idea how very far these men had to go just to get to the town, with artillery firing at them from the town above, which is on a cliff. The cemetery had us all in tears. At one point, Indy, who was being very quiet and respectful (he was 7), looked up at me and said quietly, "Mom, there's a hero under every one of these crosses." I completely lost it. In seeing what these men had to do, I can't help but wonder who on Earth though this was a good idea. I mean, it worked, obviously, but in theory, I can't see how they thought it would. The losses were staggering, and the fact that it worked at all blows my mind. They were truly determined and brave. I want to cry just thinking about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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