It was 70 years ago. And because of that, so many young children don’t have a clue what today is. D-Day. The day the Allies launched a full-scale invasion of the European mainland; the first rung in the eradication of Adolph Hitler and his stranglehold on freedom and his promotion of anti-Semitism.
We still don’t have an accurate count of the number of troops who lost their lives on this amazing assault on five beaches in Normandy. Landing on the beaches, when there were armored pillboxes capable of strafing and bombing those attempting the landing, was a most treacherous effort.
This was the largest amphibian assault ever launched- then and now. It wasn’t just amphibian though. There were overnight parachute and glider landings (on the five separate beaches), as well.
It also involved a massive subterfuge. Multitidues of messages and feints as to where, when, and how the assault was to come were effected to insure that the German troops would not have the upper hand.
It also was not just the bible that described events that were planned for the full moon. The 6th of June was chosen because it, too, was a full moon, so that the troops (but especially the paratroopers) would have some visibility when the launches hit the beaches.
We owe the developers of the assault and each and every soldier, sailor, and marine involved a debt of gratitude. Unfortunately, there are not many left. But, we still must remember and honor their efforts.
Thanks Roy, It was indeed a dark part of the history of the world that needs to be remembered for all those brave men and women that gave their lives for freedom of the world.
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That is, indeed, the key consideration, Chef William. I am somewhat appalled how little the next two generations understand of what has transpired not so long ago.