I saw an interview with one of the paratroops in this photo. He said that even though it appears like Ike is conveying vital last-minute instructions, he was actually talking about his experience working in a store when he was a kid.
Posted on 06/06/2012 11:41:15 AM PDT by Retain Mike
My Uncle Harvey, who is 90 today, was in the 101st at that place and at that time. The only thing he ever says is that they were just doing their jobs.
A very gutsy tactic was that.
I saw an interview with one of the paratroops in this photo. He said that even though it appears like Ike is conveying vital last-minute instructions, he was actually talking about his experience working in a store when he was a kid.
Now that makes sense.
I guess he figured they had enough on their minds and wanted them to relax a little before they loaded up for the jump.
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