73 Years Ago Today

[sjalbert]

The mother of all plans met the reality of implementation. Ingenuity and perseverance on the part of the Allied forces prevailed and we had a beach head in Europe. Let us never forget those brave men and women who didn't stand by and let evil prevail.

[Mark Jesic]

We will remember them Seth, everyone a hero.

[Beers]

Hear, hear!

“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
hopes 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 well 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 and 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.”

― General Dwight D. Eisenhower

[W. Winget]

Almost turned around to drive the jeep into work, felt bad for not doing so, but was running late today.
Wish and regret that I didn't. Will drive the Command Car out after work for dinner and Scouts to make up for it.
V/R W Winget

[Chuck Lutz]

Today...there is a tribute to the June 6, 1944 invasion in the cartoon section of the Chronicle, Check out the PEANUTS cartoon. Snoopy with M-1 and helmet coming through the obstacles on Omaha Beach. We Remember....

[sjalbert]

Today...there is a tribute to the June 6, 1944 invasion in the cartoon section of the Chronicle, Check out the PEANUTS cartoon. Snoopy with M-1 and helmet coming through the obstacles on Omaha Beach. We Remember....

http://www.gocomics.com/peanuts