D-Day 73 years ago

nstoolman1 · June 6, 2017, 09:20 AM

On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline, to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which, “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end, the Allies gained a foot-hold in Continental Europe. The cost in lives on D-Day was high. More than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded, but their sacrifice allowed more than 100,000 Soldiers to begin the slow, hard slog across Europe, to defeat Adolf Hitler’s crack troops.

Thanks to the greatest generation for their sacrifices.

TXAZ · June 6, 2017, 09:32 AM

Amen!

P5 Guy · June 6, 2017, 11:43 AM

Obviously June 6th was the largest amphibious attack, but there were many other 'D' days from the Pacific to North Africa, Italy and southern France.

tony pasley · June 6, 2017, 12:10 PM

Heart felt salute to all those who had the strength of will to end the evil of their day

50 shooter · June 6, 2017, 01:34 PM

When I was in the Army my first deployment was with the 16th Inf. of the Big Red One that had huge history in WWII. After rotating back to the states I was stationed at Ft. Campbell KY with the 187th Inf. of the 101st., their history in WWII is well known.

I was proud to serve in both and was amazed to learn more about their history in WWII. All the men and women who served deserve everyone's utmost respect for giving some and those that gave all. I'm sure the media will give about two seconds of time about it.

And yes, they are the greatest generation!

Double Naught Spy · June 6, 2017, 02:11 PM

If you want to read (or listen to the audio version which I did) a really different take on the events, there are two books that give the German soldier perspective of what transpired. Both books are very interesting.

D DAY Through German Eyes - The Hidden Story of June 6th 1944
By Holger Eckhertz

and then the same title and author, Book 2.

TNCO · June 6, 2017, 04:42 PM

A hearty salute to all of them.

Chris_B · June 6, 2017, 06:47 PM

Evan Thomas · June 6, 2017, 10:31 PM

It's a date worth commemorating. That said, not really our thing here, so... closed.

June 6, 2017, 09:20 AM	#1
nstoolman1 Member Join Date: September 30, 2007 Location: BOISE, ID Posts: 82	D-Day 73 years ago On June 6, 1944, more than 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline, to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which, “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end, the Allies gained a foot-hold in Continental Europe. The cost in lives on D-Day was high. More than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded, but their sacrifice allowed more than 100,000 Soldiers to begin the slow, hard slog across Europe, to defeat Adolf Hitler’s crack troops. Thanks to the greatest generation for their sacrifices.

June 6, 2017, 09:32 AM	#2
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	Amen! __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes

June 6, 2017, 12:10 PM	#4
tony pasley Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2006 Location: western north carolina Posts: 1,641	Heart felt salute to all those who had the strength of will to end the evil of their day __________________ Every day Congress is in session we lose a little bit more of our Liberty.

June 6, 2017, 01:34 PM	#5
50 shooter Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2002 Location: SoCal PRK Posts: 986	When I was in the Army my first deployment was with the 16th Inf. of the Big Red One that had huge history in WWII. After rotating back to the states I was stationed at Ft. Campbell KY with the 187th Inf. of the 101st., their history in WWII is well known. I was proud to serve in both and was amazed to learn more about their history in WWII. All the men and women who served deserve everyone's utmost respect for giving some and those that gave all. I'm sure the media will give about two seconds of time about it. And yes, they are the greatest generation! __________________ I see the world thru bloodshot eyes Streets filled with blood from distant lies The dogs of war never compromise, No time for rearranging.

June 6, 2017, 02:11 PM	#6
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	If you want to read (or listen to the audio version which I did) a really different take on the events, there are two books that give the German soldier perspective of what transpired. Both books are very interesting. D DAY Through German Eyes - The Hidden Story of June 6th 1944 By Holger Eckhertz and then the same title and author, Book 2. __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange

June 6, 2017, 11:43 AM	#3
P5 Guy Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 1,804	Obviously June 6th was the largest amphibious attack, but there were many other 'D' days from the Pacific to North Africa, Italy and southern France.

June 6, 2017, 04:42 PM	#7
TNCO Junior Member Join Date: June 6, 2017 Posts: 12	SALUTE! A hearty salute to all of them. __________________ NRA member

June 6, 2017, 06:47 PM	#8
Chris_B Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2007 Posts: 3,101

June 6, 2017, 10:31 PM	#9
Evan Thomas Senior Member Join Date: July 7, 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 5,631	It's a date worth commemorating. That said, not really our thing here, so... closed. __________________ Never let anything mechanical know you're in a hurry.