My grandfather attempted to drive his Sherman to Omaha, but a mortar floundered the transport boat on disembark. He said he had a front row seat to the whole day; floating in the frigid water. He never elaborated.
Canadian first wave at Juno Beach. Stepping into hell to take on the devil. The Americans, British and Canadian troops who assaulted those beaches were indescribably brave.
61 posted on 06/06/2018 6:20:54 PM PDT by littleharbour
("You take on the intel. community they have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you" C. Schumer)
