June 6, 1944: D-Day

[creagdhubh]

May God Bless "The Greatest Generation!" Lest we forget!

[Macman]

***, Kyle. It was the first thing I thought of when I woke up this morning.

[creagdhubh]

***, Kyle. It was the first thing I thought of when I woke up this morning.

Me too!

[Mikilt]

Thank you Kyle. Cheers to the Greatest Generation!

[bodhran4me]

In our hearts and by our memories, we will remember them.

[Maclachlan]

In our hearts and by our memories, we will remember them.

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[haukehaien]

I just got back from New Orleans, where I visited the National WWII museum (formerly the D-Day museum). Very interesting and moving. Here are a couple of relevant pictures:

Ephemera from the Higgins Boat company. Andrew Higgins, a native of Louisiana, had designed a small boat for operating in shallow waters; he modified the design into the familiar drop-ramp landing craft we've seen in all the films.

Models of Higgins' original boat (top) and the support and landing craft versions.

Engineering drawings

Not sure if the pics will show this way, if not, the links should work.

[Jock Scot]

"We will remember them."

[Scout]

"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....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." - General Dwight D. Eisenhower giving the D-Day order on June 6, 1944.

[creagdhubh]

"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....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." - General Dwight D. Eisenhower giving the D-Day order on June 6, 1944.

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