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FReeper Canteen ~ D-Day June 6, 1944 ~ 05 June 09
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Posted on 06/04/2009 6:00:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
~ D-DAY June 6, 1944 ~
Encyclopedia Britannica
NORMANDY INVASION May 1944 had been chosen at the conference in Washington in May 1943 as the time for the invasion. Difficulties in assembling landing craft forced a postponement until June, but June 5 was fixed as the unalterable date by Eisenhower on May 17. As the day approached and troops began to embark for the crossing, bad weather set in, threatening dangerous landing conditions. After tense debate, Eisenhower and his subordinates decided on a 24-hour delay, requiring the recall of some ships already at sea. Eventually, on the morning of June 5, Eisenhower, assured by chief meteorologist James Martin Stagg of a break in the weather, announced, O.K. We'll go. Within hours an armada of 3,000 landing craft, 2,500 other ships, and 500 naval vesselsescorts and bombardment shipsbegan to leave English ports. That night 822 aircraft, carrying parachutists or towing gliders, roared overhead to the Normandy landing zones. They were a fraction of the air armada of 13,000 aircraft that would support D-Day.
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Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies' military and family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
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
GENERAL EISENHOWERS MESSAGE SENT JUST PRIOR TO THE INVASION
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
D-DAY AIRBORNE AND BEACH ASSAULT
The Normandy beaches were chosen by planners because they lay within range of air cover, and were less heavily defended than the obvious objective of the Pas de Calais, the shortest distance between Great Britain and the Continent. Airborne drops at both ends of the beachheads were to protect the flanks, as well as open up roadways to the interior. Six divisions were to land on the first day; three U.S., two British and one Canadian. Two more British and one U.S. division were to follow up after the assault division had cleared the way through the beach defenses. Click for the rest of the story
LINKS
Leaders and Generals
Veterans Oral Histories Combat Video Interactive Charts & Maps War Documents Learning Activities
American Patrol
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G I Jive
A Fellow On A Furlough
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
CHANCE MEETING BRINGS CAVALRY SERGEANT FACE-TO-FACE WITH D-DAY VETERAN
Sgt. 1st Class Steve Selvage of the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment gets an autograph from 91-year-old D-Day survivor Ralph Manley in Sainte Mere Eglise, France, June 1. The two met while Selvage was in town to participate in events commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Normandy invasion. Click for the rest of the story
AIRBORNE MUSEUM HOUSES ONE-OF-A-KIND ARTIFACTS THAT HONOR HISTORIC JUMP DURING D-DAY INVASION SAINTE MERE EGLISE, France - This town loves paratroopers - in particular, American paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne and the 101st Airborne Divisions.
It was those two divisions that liberated Sainte Mere Eglise June 7, 1944, making it the first town in France to be liberated during World War II.
To show their appreciation for the veterans, an Airborne Museum opened here in 1964. A non-profit organization, all proceeds go back into the museum to pay for upkeep, new exhibits or extensions. The money is also used to provide decorations and celebrations for the anniversary of D-Day, travel for veterans, and exhibitions outside France. A large donation was also made to The National World War II museum in New Orleans, La.
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Bugle Call Rag Dont Sit Under The Apple Tree
Jeep Jockey Jump
Moonlight Serenade
Enlisted Mens Mess
SOLDIERS PREP TO SUPPORT D-DAY CEREMONIES FOR 65TH ANNIVERSARY OF INVASION
> Senior staff members of Task Force Normandy 65 pose in front of a German gun post at Pointe du Hoc, France. Task Force Normandy 65 is in France providing support and ceremonial command and control for the 65th anniversary of D-Day, June 6. Pointe du Hoc is the site of the 2nd Ranger Battalion's assault on a German stronghold during D-Day. Photo credit Sgt. Fay Conroy, 21st Theater Sustainment Command Public Affairs
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NORMANDY AMERICAN CEMETERY AND MEMORIAL
The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in France is located on the site of the temporary American St. Laurent Cemetery, established by the U.S. First Army on June 8, 1944 and the first American cemetery on European soil in World War II. The cemetery site, at the north end of its ½ mile access road, covers 172.5 acres and contains the graves of 9,387 of our military dead, most of whom lost their lives in the D-Day landings and ensuing operations. On the Walls of the Missing in a semicircular garden on the east side of the memorial are inscribed 1,557 names. Rosettes mark the names of those since recovered and identified.
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To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; beachn4fun; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; GodBlessUSA; fatima; ...
Good morning to everyone at the Canteen.
Server problems again at work.
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posted on
06/05/2009 4:29:17 AM PDT
by
Arrowhead1952
(Jimmy Carter - now the second worst POTUS ever. BHO has #1 spot in his sights.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Radix; HiJinx; txradioguy; AZamericonnie; ...
Good morning, Everyone. Good morning
Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for todays activities.
Now for our local DC Metroland weather report
~ Today.....Rain
~ Tonight....Ditto
I have only one thing to say
Time for me to make my rounds. But, you stay right where you are. Cause...............I'll be bock!
Now remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS
So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS
REMEMBER THEM
DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
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posted on
06/05/2009 4:45:11 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(May we always remember the sacrifices of the military and military families.)
To: beachn4fun
((HUGS))Morning, Beach. How’s it going?
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posted on
06/05/2009 4:59:31 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
Gidday Kathy!
A D-Day toast to all our Veterans of wars past and present, and to the Fallen.
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posted on
06/05/2009 5:14:51 AM PDT
by
DieHard the Hunter
(Is mise an ceann-cinnidh. Cha ghéill mi do dhuine. Fà g am bealach.)
To: E.G.C.
Good morning and (((HUGS))) EG. It’s Friday. That’s about all I can say. Things will be a little slower today (fingers crossed), but I have to leave a little early today to pay a visit to the Vet. Our old dog is developing a new health issue.
Whatz up out your way? Did you get to the lake with Bo?
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posted on
06/05/2009 5:31:42 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(May we always remember the sacrifices of the military and military families.)
To: beachn4fun
Yep, we had a grea time out there. Thr gate was closed so we went around the bend to our usual spot.
On the way back there was a lady and her grandson with a dog out there. I heard the commotion and had to get Bo away from them. He and the dog almost wanted to fight.
After getting both dogs separated, we went back to the car.((LOL))The lady and I both smiled as we left. I don't think she or I ever expected to see anyone else around with the gate locked.
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posted on
06/05/2009 5:39:20 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska; Arrowhead1952; beachn4fun; All
We Love Our Troops!
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~Good Morning To The Canteen~
Happy Friday
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posted on
06/05/2009 5:41:19 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
To: E.G.C.
WOW, close call. Glad it worked out ok.
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posted on
06/05/2009 5:42:48 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(May we always remember the sacrifices of the military and military families.)
To: Seadog Bytes
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posted on
06/05/2009 5:57:23 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
To: beachn4fun
Woo-Hoo, it's Friday!!I am definately ready for the weekend, just going to be flat lazy!!
Thanks for all you do for the Canteen and have a wonderful weekend!!
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posted on
06/05/2009 6:06:14 AM PDT
by
PROCON
(Wake me up when this is over.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Ma!!!
Thanks for the awesome D-Day Canteen thread, what a marvelous generation the WWII military was!!
I hope you have a great weekend!!
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posted on
06/05/2009 6:08:31 AM PDT
by
PROCON
(Wake me up when this is over.)
To: MEG33
Good morning, Meg ((HUGS))
Have a lovely day
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posted on
06/05/2009 6:39:33 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(May we always remember the sacrifices of the military and military families.)
To: PROCON
Morning, Pro ((hugs))
Good luck on being “flat lazy” over the weekend. It never seems to work out, right? LOL
Are you going to have nice weather for the weekend?
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posted on
06/05/2009 6:41:06 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(May we always remember the sacrifices of the military and military families.)
To: SkyPilot; justiceseeker93; oswegodeee; Polarik; samtheman; Mr. Mojo; Free ThinkerNY; flat; unkus; ..
God will judge appropriately and especially those that try to destroy Israel!
To: Seadog Bytes
Now, that’s purty...
Curious, did he see you, smell you, or hear you? He definitely knows you’re there.
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posted on
06/05/2009 7:15:34 AM PDT
by
HiJinx
(~ Support Our Troops ~ www.AmericaSupportsYou.mil ~)
To: beachn4fun
Thank you..I will..The weather is perfect..Have a great weekend, beachy.
Hugs
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posted on
06/05/2009 7:40:02 AM PDT
by
MEG33
(God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
To: ExTexasRedhead
You are right about that. We were taught as Catholics that Jews were God’s chosen people.
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posted on
06/05/2009 7:41:48 AM PDT
by
Piquaboy
(Military veteran of 22 years in Navy, Air Force, and Army.)
To: ExTexasRedhead
This morning on the Laura Ingraham radio program, the editor of a newspaper in Israel said Hussein 0bama was doing everything possible to undermine Israel. He is shutting off critical military parts to Israel while supplying Egypt and Syria with advanced helicopters, for example.
The editor said most of the people in Israel are very concerned with how things are evolving.
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posted on
06/05/2009 7:56:51 AM PDT
by
unkus
To: unkus; justiceseeker93; 2ndDivisionVet
Call the Jewish Feinstein and ask her to respond to this outrage as well as any other “supposed” Jews in the US Congress. Their God will judge them accordingly.
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
06/05/2009 8:23:58 AM PDT
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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