The FReeper Foxhole Revisits The Invasion Of Southern France (Aug-1944)

To: Matthew Paul

Anyway, they can still use them as a mirror.

Saves a lot of weight if you don't have to paint them :-)

61 posted on 08/13/2004 2:16:13 PM PDT by SAMWolf (When their numbers dwindled from 50 to 8, the dwarfs began to suspect "Hungry")

To: colorado tanker

I have a pretty good collection of Battle of Britain books. "The Narrow Margin" is one of my favorites

62 posted on 08/13/2004 2:17:22 PM PDT by SAMWolf (When their numbers dwindled from 50 to 8, the dwarfs began to suspect "Hungry")

To: colorado tanker

The invasion of the French Riviera.

It was a dirty job but someone had to do it.

63 posted on 08/13/2004 2:17:59 PM PDT by SAMWolf (When their numbers dwindled from 50 to 8, the dwarfs began to suspect "Hungry")

Let me have the best solutions worked out. Don't argue the matter. The difficulties will argue for themselves. -
Winston Churchill.This quote came from Churchill's memo to Mountbatten requesting the development of the artificial harbors used for D-Day.

64 posted on 08/13/2004 2:22:14 PM PDT by SAMWolf (When their numbers dwindled from 50 to 8, the dwarfs began to suspect "Hungry")

Afternoon aomagrat.

She looks like the Class of DE used in "The Enemy Below"

65 posted on 08/13/2004 2:24:00 PM PDT by SAMWolf (When their numbers dwindled from 50 to 8, the dwarfs began to suspect "Hungry")

To: snippy_about_it; Matthew Paul

Come and get some, ragheads!

66 posted on 08/13/2004 2:26:41 PM PDT by SAMWolf (When their numbers dwindled from 50 to 8, the dwarfs began to suspect "Hungry")

To: snippy_about_it

Those are bad odds - for the jihadis. What a pity - I think they've run out of virgins in paradise.

Go get 'em Poland!

67 posted on 08/13/2004 2:30:59 PM PDT by colorado tanker (shove it!)

To: Matthew Paul

10 to 1 odds. I'd give the edge to the Poles. :-)

69 posted on 08/13/2004 4:53:23 PM PDT by SAMWolf (When their numbers dwindled from 50 to 8, the dwarfs began to suspect "Hungry")

To: snippy_about_it; SAMWolf; Cannoneer No. 4; Aeronaut; E.G.C.; The Mayor; Valin; GailA; ...

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This sergeant remembers another D-Day

Grumman F6F-3 Hellcats also were flown by American pilots over the invasion beaches in southern France during Operation Anvil.

After the fall of Rome, Audie Murphy and his group had a short leave, to prepare for Operation Anvil, the liberation of southern France. There, he again was remarkably lucky and ruthless at the same, killing several enemy soldiers in face-to-face gun battles.

In June 1945, Audie Murphy returned to Texas and was given a hero's welcome. He was awarded the Medal of Honour (above picture, with Gen. Mike O'Daniel) and left the army. His decorations included the the abovementioned, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, four Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star, the European Theatre Medal with seven Battle Stars and lots more. In 1948 he was awarded the Cross of the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour in Paris.

And may I add, Senator Kerry, that I knew Audie Murphy, and you, Senator, are no Audie Murphy.

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70 posted on 08/13/2004 10:39:46 PM PDT by PhilDragoo (Hitlery: das Butch von Buchenvald)

Great post Phil. Thanks for the link to Fisco's story.

71 posted on 08/13/2004 11:14:56 PM PDT by snippy_about_it (Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)

Evening Phil Dragoo

Historical footnotes say German resistance was scattered in the south, but that does not explain the thousands of names on graves and monuments - French, American, Australian, British.

It always seems "easier" for the historians than for the participants.

And may I add, Senator Kerry, that I knew Audie Murphy, and you, Senator, are no Audie Murphy

Hell, Kerry barely qualifies as a Benedict Arnold, Benedict Arnold at least was a hero before he turned traitor.

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LOL!

Like what you did with Kerry's book. :-)

72 posted on 08/13/2004 11:18:37 PM PDT by SAMWolf (When their numbers dwindled from 50 to 8, the dwarfs began to suspect "Hungry")

73 posted on 08/14/2004 3:03:43 AM PDT by E.G.C.

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