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FReeper Canteen ~ D-DAY, June 6, 1944 ~ 07 June 2018
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Posted on 06/06/2018 6:00:23 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
~ D-DAY, June 6, 1944 ~
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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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
American Patrol
The Army Air Corps
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 Men's 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
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And in Truth
June 7, 2018
In his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.
Zephaniah 3:17
Years ago, I attended a wedding where two people from different countries got married. Such a blending of cultures can be beautiful, but this ceremony included Christian traditions mixed with rituals from a faith that worshiped many gods.
Zephaniah the prophet pointedly condemned the mixing of other religions with faith in the one true God (sometimes called syncretism). Judah had become a people who bowed in worship to the true God but who also relied on the god Molek (Zephaniah 1:5). Zephaniah described their adoption of pagan culture (v. 8) and warned that as a result God would drive the people of Judah from their homeland.
Yet God never stopped loving His people. His judgment was to show them their need to turn to Him. So Zephaniah encouraged Judah to Seek righteousness, seek humility (2:3). Then the Lord gave them tender words promising future restoration: At that time I will gather you; at that time I will bring you home (3:20).
Its easy to condemn examples of obvious syncretism like the wedding I attended. But in reality, all of us easily blend Gods truth with the assumptions of our culture. We need the Holy Spirits guidance to test our beliefs against the truth of Gods Word and then to stand for that truth confidently and lovingly. Our Father warmly embraces anyone who worships Him in the Spirit and in truth (see John 4:2324).
When I am in trouble, where do I turn? A crisis reveals where I put my trust. Is my faith completely in God? What do I need to give over to Him today?
God is always ready to forgive and restore.
Gods judgment is the theme of Zephaniah and is predicted because the people neither seek the Lord nor inquire of him (1:6). Several groups are targeted: the priests, who thought they could worship God and false gods (v. 6); the royal family, who fill the temple of their gods with violence and deceit (v. 9); merchants, who exploit the poor (v. 11); and the complacent (v.12), who live comfortably while doing nothing to change their corrupt culture. When we mix Gods truth with error, as the idolatrous priests did, judgment is inevitable.
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:01:08 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; 300winmag; ..
~ D-DAY, June 6, 1944 ~
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:05:37 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hai! Kathy (((HUGS))) Well laptop threw up again so it’ll be a bit before all is restored. Remembering our hero’s!!!
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:05:45 PM PDT
by
SkyDancer
( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
4414 confirmed Allied casualties. NEVER FORGET!
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:07:58 PM PDT
by
lightman
(ANTIFA is full of Bolshevik.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks Kathy for honoring this very important Day in American Military History!
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:18:12 PM PDT
by
PROCON
('Progressive' is a Euphemism for Totalitarian)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thank you Kathy,My father was in War War 2 and the Korean War.He was trapped on a hill in the Korean way and shot twice with his men.They were there 3 days.My Mom had a dream of him calling out on a hill that he was going to die.He lived. 3 medals later-Purple Hearts..
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:19:07 PM PDT
by
fatima
(Free Hugs Today :))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Not only have we lost the lessons learned by the Greatest Generation but current generations want to forget history and live by a fiction they like.
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:19:40 PM PDT
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
We made it through hump day....there is hope that the weekend is ahead.
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:19:41 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: SkyDancer
Oh no, Janey...((HUGS))...again laptop issues!! Is it time for a new one?
Where are you spending the night?
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:24:05 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: lightman
Good evening, lightman.....we will NEVER forget!
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:31:58 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi, My brother just installed a new hard drive and is in the process of moving my files from the bad drive to the new one. I have to install Windows Word and some other stuff but things should be back to normal in a few days. I do have a back up notebook I use.
Right now I'm home but will be leaving out Sunday for a tour of the States LOL
I kinda like my home laptop since it has a 17.5 inch screen - it's old and a bit clunky but I like it.
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:32:25 PM PDT
by
SkyDancer
( ~ Just Consider Me A Random Fact Generator ~ Eat Sleep Fly Repeat ~)
To: Kathy in Alaska
God Bless those in the breech
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:34:32 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Off The Masses Could be Farts)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; beachn4fun; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:36:41 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: PROCON
WOW! Pro, that is a VERY good meme showing the stark difference. And he has no clue...idiots all, with their “knees”.
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:36:51 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: fatima
Good evening, fatima....we thank your father for his service to our country.
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:40:07 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
A quick post, only because of this historic day, after which I shall disappear again.
A few years ago, I visited the beaches of Normandy. I walked to the waters edge, and turned to face the bluffs ahead. It was a humbling experience to envision the bravery it took to run towards the continuous fire of the enemy,
My father landed there this day. He was a member of the First Special Engineering Brigade. His assignment was to clear obstacles and land mines, like he had done at Salerno, Sicily, and North Africa.
May God forever bless all those that were there that day.
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:41:16 PM PDT
by
FMBass
("Now that I'm sober I watch a lot of news"- Garofalo from Coulter's "Treason")
We have so many now who have been at war for 15 years, Never forget them. they are this generation and they are ALL Volunteers
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:42:55 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Off The Masses Could be Farts)
To: mountainlion
Hello, mountainlion....they have no clue, and may never understand why they are so free to mouth off. So sad.
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:43:37 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
06/06/2018 6:45:57 PM PDT
by
fatima
(Free Hugs Today :))
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