FReeper Canteen ~ D-Day, June 6, 1944 ~ 06 June 08

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[Kathy in Alaska]

D-Day, June 6, 1944

Men of the 16th Infantry Regiment seek shelter from German machine-gun fire behind "Czech hedgehog" beach obstacles, Easy Red sector, Omaha Beach, on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

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Honoring those who have served before.

Soldiers' First-Hand Accounts of D-Day

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Eisenhower speaks with U.S. paratroopers of the 502d Parachute Infantry Regiment,
101st Airborne Division on the evening of June 5, 1944.

Eisenhower's D-Day Message

Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers in arms on other fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.

Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened, he will fight savagely.

But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man to man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our home fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to victory!

I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory!

Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.

~ Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower

January 1944 meeting of Operation Overlord Commanders, General Eisenhower, Walter B. Smith, Omar Bradley, Arthur Tedder, Bernard Montgomery, Trafford Leigh-Mallory and Bertram Ramsay. The Eisenhower Presidential Library

The D-Day operation of June 6, 1944 brought together the land, air and sea forces of the allied armies in what became known as the largest invasion force in human history. The operation, given the codename OVERLORD, delivered five naval assault divisions to the beaches of Normandy, France. The beaches were given the codenames UTAH, OMAHA, GOLD, JUNO and SWORD. The invasion force included 7,000 ships and landing craft manned by over 195,000 naval personnel from eight allied countries. Almost 133,000 troops from England, Canada and the United States landed on D-Day. Casualties from the three countries during the landing numbered 10,300. By June 30th, over 850,000 men, 148,000 vehicles, and 570,000 tons of supplies had landed on the Normandy shores. Fighting by the brave soldiers, sailors and airmen of the allied forces western front and Russian forces on the eastern front led to the defeat of German Nazi forces. On May 7, 1945, German General Alfred Jodl signed an unconditional surrender at Reims, France.

More Links....

Combat Videos

Air Operations

D-Day Slideshow

Newsreel: D-Day Invasion

Glenn Miller AAF Band ~ Everybody Loves My Baby

Glenn Miller AAF Band ~ Army Air Corps Song

Count Basie AFRS Jubilee ~ On The Sunny Side of the Street

Air WAC PSA

Glenn Miller AAF BAnd ~ 7-0-5

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[Tanniker Smith]

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[SandRat]

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[The Mayor]

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June 6, 2008

Linked Hearts

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READ: 1 John 4:7-14

Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. —1 John 4:11

Each new day, it seems, brings new ways our family sees the body of Christ at work. One demonstration of the fellowship of Christians sits on my desk as I write.

It’s a basket overflowing with letters from people I have never met. Since the time Our Daily Bread readers first learned of the car accident that ushered our daughter Melissa into heaven 6 years ago, we’ve received hundreds of messages from our brothers and sisters in the faith.

They’ve said things such as: “I grieve with you, my brother, and I will keep you and your family in my prayers.” “I weep at your loss.” “I hurt with you.” Many recommended books to read. Others sent poems or articles of comfort and hope. Some shared their own stories of bereavement as we discovered new partners on the path of pain. They demonstrate the principle of love among the family of God that’s commanded in 1 John 4:11.

Each of those gracious notes is different from the others, but they contain a common thread: Because of our shared faith in Christ, I find my heart joined to the hearts of the writers of these messages.

Hearts linked by Jesus create a chain of love that can encourage even the most grieving heart.

Bearing people’s heavy burdens,
Shouldering their pain and grief,
Shows the love of Christ to others,
Bringing them His sure relief. —Sper

Our hearts are linked through the love of Christ.

Bible in One Year: 2 Kings 19–21; Proverbs 23:12-28

[mylife]

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[PROCON]

Hi Ma!

[Tanniker Smith]

And in case anyone on the morning radio asks: The ‘D’ in D-Day stands for “Day”. Be lucky caller 21 and win the free coffee mug or whatever.

[SandRat]

Peace

An Iraqi girl holds up the peace sign as Cpl. Paul Roderick talks to a group a Iraqi children while on a dismounted patrol through the Ayasha village, northwest of Baghdad, May 29, 2008. Photo by 2nd Stryker Brigade 25th Infantry Division.

[FlingWingFlyer]

Kathy. Thank you for posting this. So many have forgotten. They need to be reminded sometimes.

[NonValueAdded]

Longest Day bump

[PROCON]

Great D-Day links, thanks!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[AZamericonnie]

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[MamaB]

Hi.

[AZamericonnie]

Great thread Ma & thank you for it!

Be back after dinner is finished....*Hugs*

[ExTexasRedhead]

God walks with all our American patriots past and present.

[Kathy in Alaska]

D-Day....June 6, 1944

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AL INTISAR SHAKE - U.S. Army Lt. Donald Maloy, center, and an interpreter, speak with an Iraqi family during a cordon and search mission in Al Intisar, Iraq, May 28, 2008. The soldiers, assigned to Company D, 1st Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, spoke with local people about safety and gave contact numbers to call if they see anything suspicious.U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Sarah De Boise

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
GulfWar1Vet USA
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[gate2wire]

Evening, Kathy.

Can’t imagine what these heroes did for us. All I can say is Thank You, D-Day Vets (and all Vets.)