"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....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 all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking."
General Dwight D. Eisenhower giving the D-Day order on June 6, 1944.
The greatest generation indeed.
watching saving private ryan and seeing this is just sad and scary at what these men went through...Thanks for sharing...:)
ReplyDeleteThank You Peanut....For your deep sense of patriotism, and love for America and its people. Im so glad your one of mine! (favorites that is) (((Hugs, Kat)))
ReplyDeleteWe owe so much to our dedicated soldiers who fight to preserve what so many of us take for granted.
ReplyDeletethanks for the reminder, Goob - we need to give them all honor and respect!
God bless our soldiers then and now. Thank you for reminding us who kept our nation free and still is. One nation under GOD. Stick that in your ear Obama. Blessings, Cathy
ReplyDeleteGod Bless the US and the soldiers of the past, present and future!
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