D-Day 69 Years Ago Today

[x635 4,066]

Today, we honor the service and sacrifice of Troops who fought in World War II, including those who stormed the beaches of Normandy 69 years ago.

June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” More than 5,000 Ships and 13,000 aircraft supported the D-Day invasion, and by day’s end on June 6, the Allies gained a foot- hold in Normandy. The D-Day cost was high -more than 9,000 Allied Soldiers were killed or wounded -- but more than 100,000 Soldiers began the march across Europe to defeat Hitler.

Video: http://www.army.mil/d-day/

[PCFD ENG58 1,085]

My dad first wave Omha beach 75TH Infintry H-291 20 years old street smart Port Chester kid kicked a**. On to Bastone , Arden Forest, then Germany. Silver star, bronze star and 2 Purple Harts. Came home to mom but for those that don't know 188 from Port Chester did not. Port Chester has the sad distinction of having the most men in the United states killed in the line of duty from one street. Willow street gave up 8 men and it is only 600 feet long .

[SageVigiles 1,194]

Good thing the "History Channel" is doing a Pawn Stars marathon all day.