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D Day
Jun 6, 2016 6:22:22 GMT -5
Post by Jack on Jun 6, 2016 6:22:22 GMT -5
Today is D Day. Before 1944, June 6th was just another day. After the invasion of Normandy on June 6th, 1944, June 6th will be forever known as D Day. D Day began in the early morning hours of June 6th, 1944, when about 20,000 American and British paratroopers jumped into enemy territory in the dark. At dawn, British, Canadian, French, and American troops landed on the heavily defended beaches of Normandy France. By the end of the day, the Allies had put 118,000 men ashore, while suffering over 10,000 casualties. Eleven months later, World War 2 in Europe would be over, and western Europe would be free.
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Post by dovehunter on Jun 6, 2016 11:10:48 GMT -5
We need to remember the vets that participated in those landings and thank them for the freedoms we enjoy today. Thank you Normandy vets!!!
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D Day
Jun 6, 2016 11:28:16 GMT -5
Post by bullseye on Jun 6, 2016 11:28:16 GMT -5
Absolutely. Both my father and father-in-law were in Europe during WW2. Father-in-law was a B-17 bomber pilot. Neither participated in D-Day. A lot of brave men died on those beaches.
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D Day
Jun 7, 2016 9:05:38 GMT -5
Post by dovehunter on Jun 7, 2016 9:05:38 GMT -5
Though my dad and in-laws were WW2 vets, the only one in my family (at least of whom I am aware) that actually participated in the Normandy landings was my wife's uncle. He was the skipper of an LST. He went back and visited the site a couple of years ago. Like many WW2 vets, he doesn't like to talk about his experiences. Maybe the memories are still too fresh in their minds.
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