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ChIt-ChAt | Just a reminder that in three days will mark the 80th Anniversary of Operation Overlord...The Allied Invasion at Normandy to stop Hitlers war machine.
06/02/2024 | Self

Posted on 06/03/2024 8:06:05 AM PDT by know.your.why

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To: null and void

Today’s version would be Operation Oh-My-Lord.


21 posted on 06/03/2024 12:10:11 PM PDT by DPMD
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To: TokarevM57

Mention Utah, Gold, Juno, Omaha, Sword Beach to today’s youth and they’d think you were citing some really cool clothing optional sea fronts.


22 posted on 06/03/2024 12:12:25 PM PDT by DPMD
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To: FirstFlaBn

What are the chances that today’s media would hold the secret? Or that Millie wouldn’t spill it to Hitler?


23 posted on 06/03/2024 12:13:30 PM PDT by DPMD
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To: know.your.why

In 1944 the Russians were ascendent, the U-Boat threat was minimal, and the Japs were in retreat.

Tomorrow is the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Midway, when the allies were in a perilous situation.

In early 1942, the allies were on their heels. The Japs had swept the allies from the western Pacific and the Indian Ocean. The Nazis were deep in Russia and Rommel was kicking butt in north Africa.


24 posted on 06/03/2024 1:38:52 PM PDT by Jacquerie
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To: Honorary Serb

And neither one is about LGBT!


Or Juneteenth...(Whatever that is).


25 posted on 06/03/2024 1:43:55 PM PDT by AFret. (.)
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To: know.your.why

I have friends that are jumping as part of the commemoration this week.

I’ll be in Holland later this year for Operation Market Garden 80.


26 posted on 06/03/2024 2:26:48 PM PDT by 2CAVTrooper (Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.)
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To: NorthMountain

The battle of Belleau Wood in World War I was on June 6 in 1918.


27 posted on 06/03/2024 2:46:29 PM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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To: Verginius Rufus

Thanks ... did not know that.


28 posted on 06/03/2024 2:49:49 PM PDT by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: know.your.why
Today, the 4th of June, Adm Dan Gallery forced a German submarine to the surface and captured it, the U-505, Enigma and all, off the coast of Africa. He was thrilled and proud, and was going to tow it into the nearest port, Casablanca.

One day before the scheduled invasion of Europe, and SHAEF was not happy.

29 posted on 06/04/2024 12:43:25 AM PDT by jonascord (First rule of the Dunning-Kruger Club is that you do not know you are in the Dunning-Kruger club.)
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To: null and void
“No matter how cynical you become, it’s never enough to keep up”. ~ Lily Tomlin

LOL - great tag null...

30 posted on 06/04/2024 12:49:23 AM PDT by GOPJ (WOKE DEI hires are an easy way to work hard core commies and sexual weirdos into top corporate spots)
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To: know.your.why

I collect tons of military books about weapons and wars. The best one i have is an equipment of D-Day volume and very fully illustrated. Unfortunately it is all in German and I’ve never found its US published counter part. It really is an amazing collection.


31 posted on 06/04/2024 12:55:29 AM PDT by Gaffer
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To: jonascord

John has a long mustache
Wounds my heart with monotonous languor


32 posted on 06/04/2024 2:21:56 AM PDT by Palio di Siena (P01135809)
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To: Palio di Siena

Live Video Coverage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QivRt_rD0TM


33 posted on 06/06/2024 2:16:52 AM PDT by Texan4Life
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Telegraph coverage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E_5qd1chV0


34 posted on 06/06/2024 3:19:42 AM PDT by Texan4Life
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