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re: 72 Years Ago - May We Never Forget Their Sacrifice
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:02 am to Jim Rockford
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:02 am to Jim Rockford
quote:
This colonel looked at me and said, 'You've done your job." I answered, 'How? By using up two rounds of German ammo on my legs?" Despite the awful pain, I hoped to catch up with the platoon the next day."
Alpha as frick
All the more reason these protests involving burning the American flag and waving the Mexican flag piss me off
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Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:09 am to Wolfhound45
They really were the Greatest Generation.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:26 am to LSUwag
In my mind those men stand shoulder to shoulder with the great patriots who took and created this nation. 
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:26 am to Jim Rockford
If you'd like to see what the man behind the story looks like 
ETA: More photographs from that day in honor of those who had their souls ripped apart in order to guarantee European freedom
Into the Breach
Several of Robert Capa's only surviving Photographs
There were 5 MG-42's positioned to lay down fire on Omaha beach. They had a varying rate of fire around 1,200 RPM. The thought that freaks the hell out of me is that at any given second, your boat could be hit with 100 rounds at once. How any of these men survived is shocking
But my god, what they were able to accomplish
ETA: More photographs from that day in honor of those who had their souls ripped apart in order to guarantee European freedom
Into the Breach
Several of Robert Capa's only surviving Photographs
There were 5 MG-42's positioned to lay down fire on Omaha beach. They had a varying rate of fire around 1,200 RPM. The thought that freaks the hell out of me is that at any given second, your boat could be hit with 100 rounds at once. How any of these men survived is shocking
But my god, what they were able to accomplish
This post was edited on 6/6/16 at 7:43 am
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:28 am to Wolfhound45
My grandfather was a Pilot on D-Day ... here's a snippet from his obituary:
"During WWII, Mr. Adams was one of only 15 US Navy pilots awarded the distinct honor of flying with Britain?s Royal Air Force for the 1944 D-Day invasion of Normandy. While flying his British Spitfire, he encountered enemy fire and was forced to make an emergency landing on the beaches of Normandy during the invasion by Allied Forces. According to historical accounts of the day, he was the first American pilot to land during the invasion. Repairs were quickly made to his plane and, after refueling, he again took to the air to spot enemy targets and direct Allied weapons fire to those targets for destruction. He flew 13 sorties on D-Day. Flying once again for the US Navy, Mr. Adams also participated in the August, 1944 invasion of southern France. He received US Naval Air Medals for both campaigns. He was also awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the American Theatre and the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbons with two stars......"
He's the 2nd from the left in the 3rd picture here:
LINK
He was "safer" than the heroes in the Higgins boats but I'm proud nonetheless. I remember discussing this time with him and I asked him "weren't you scared??" and he say "no, I do remember being concerned though".
"During WWII, Mr. Adams was one of only 15 US Navy pilots awarded the distinct honor of flying with Britain?s Royal Air Force for the 1944 D-Day invasion of Normandy. While flying his British Spitfire, he encountered enemy fire and was forced to make an emergency landing on the beaches of Normandy during the invasion by Allied Forces. According to historical accounts of the day, he was the first American pilot to land during the invasion. Repairs were quickly made to his plane and, after refueling, he again took to the air to spot enemy targets and direct Allied weapons fire to those targets for destruction. He flew 13 sorties on D-Day. Flying once again for the US Navy, Mr. Adams also participated in the August, 1944 invasion of southern France. He received US Naval Air Medals for both campaigns. He was also awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the American Theatre and the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbons with two stars......"
He's the 2nd from the left in the 3rd picture here:
LINK
He was "safer" than the heroes in the Higgins boats but I'm proud nonetheless. I remember discussing this time with him and I asked him "weren't you scared??" and he say "no, I do remember being concerned though".
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:29 am to TexasTiger90
quote:Thanks bro
TexasTiger90
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:34 am to Wolfhound45
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:37 am to Wolfhound45
Wolf, I live for days like this! I have always been so fascinated with WWII history, stories, etc. When anniversaries come around on large occasions such as D-Day, the least we can do is acknowledge that in another time, in a distant place, strangers who slept in muddy foxholes, who cleared dangerous towns, who you would probably never meet, made a decision to directly impact your future, the future of your family, hell...the future of the world. It's awe-inspiring
This post was edited on 6/6/16 at 7:44 am
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:37 am to Argonaut
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:41 am to Jtigers99
quote:
Europe was child's play compared to the South Pacific.
My father fought all over the South Pacific and had many bullet holes in his body for proof. It was bad and the Japanese were brutal. However, he would never make a comment like this. It was brutal wherever the fighting was and he lost many friends and family in both theaters. Don't turn this into an OT shite show. Just thank those soldiers and move on to another thread because they allowed you the ability to do that.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:42 am to sicboy
One of the coolest moments of my life is going to the D-Day museum with my grandfather before he died. He never talked much about the war, but being there he just opened up with stories. We went to a presentation and they asked all WW-2 vets to stand and watching how proud all the old guys were to be recognized was so inspiring.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:45 am to Wolfhound45
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:52 am to Wolfhound45
The greatest generation. And the last one to fully love this country for what it stands for.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:52 am to Wolfhound45
frick those nazi bastards!!
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:58 am to SmoothOperator96
quote:
All the more reason these protests involving burning the American flag and waving the Mexican flag piss me off
Protesters are pussies that's why..
Posted on 6/6/16 at 8:01 am to Wolfhound45
What kind of depraved a-hole troll would downvote this? My great uncle was part of the D-Day invasion. He died a little over a month later being hit by shrapnel when he blew up a German tank. He is still in France. He never got a chance to see his infant son grow up. He never knew the result of his actions and their impact on those he was protecting. Some of the bravest actions in history took place on those beaches.
ETA...here is a picture of my Great Uncle's Memorial in Mitry Mory, France. My family was invited to the town in 2000 to commemorate the liberation of the city. The mayor of the town had a picture of my uncle on top of a tank rolling into town. They adopted him as "their American" as part of the liberation celebration.
"Top Plaque:
He came to fight for freedom
To a land he had never seen
For a people he had never met
For his success he gave the ultimate sacrifice
May God bless his soul
The Hughes Family Kentucky-New York USA September 2000
Bottom Plaque:
At this place on August 29th 1944 Sgt Clarence P. Hughes of the 893rd Tank Destroyer Battalion gave his life for the liberation of France"
ETA...here is a picture of my Great Uncle's Memorial in Mitry Mory, France. My family was invited to the town in 2000 to commemorate the liberation of the city. The mayor of the town had a picture of my uncle on top of a tank rolling into town. They adopted him as "their American" as part of the liberation celebration.
"Top Plaque:
He came to fight for freedom
To a land he had never seen
For a people he had never met
For his success he gave the ultimate sacrifice
May God bless his soul
The Hughes Family Kentucky-New York USA September 2000
Bottom Plaque:
At this place on August 29th 1944 Sgt Clarence P. Hughes of the 893rd Tank Destroyer Battalion gave his life for the liberation of France"
This post was edited on 6/6/16 at 8:25 am
Posted on 6/6/16 at 8:03 am to Wolfhound45
Amazing bravery.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 8:09 am to Swagga
quote::ASB:
Swagga
(awesome story bro)
Posted on 6/6/16 at 8:11 am to Wolfhound45
A number of folks who ended up becoming famous later were present during these landings. One of my favorites is Jimmy Doohan, who landed at Juno Beach. A lieutenant, he is credited with killing 2 snipers on June 6th, before getting shot, accidentally, by a Canadian sentry that night. After recovery, he became a pilot/observer. He lost a finger - a fact he became adroit at concealing in his acting career.
He became proficient with voices and accents which helped him land many roles. Most of you would recognize him as Lieutenant Commander Montgomery "Scotty" Scott from Star Trek - not a Scotsman at all, but a Canadian (as is William Shatner).
Others with some reknown - J.D. Salinger landed at Utah Beach, according to legend carrying 6 chapters of The Catcher in the Rye.
Which is a nice segue to Yogi Berra, USN, who ferried messages between Utah Beach and Omaha Beach.
Sir Alec Guiness piloted landing craft for the British.
David Niven (already a famous actor) led British commandos behind enemy lines, although it was after the initial assault on June 6th.
Charles Durning was wounded on June 15th, 7 to 10km inland from Omaha Beach.
He became proficient with voices and accents which helped him land many roles. Most of you would recognize him as Lieutenant Commander Montgomery "Scotty" Scott from Star Trek - not a Scotsman at all, but a Canadian (as is William Shatner).
Others with some reknown - J.D. Salinger landed at Utah Beach, according to legend carrying 6 chapters of The Catcher in the Rye.
Which is a nice segue to Yogi Berra, USN, who ferried messages between Utah Beach and Omaha Beach.
Sir Alec Guiness piloted landing craft for the British.
David Niven (already a famous actor) led British commandos behind enemy lines, although it was after the initial assault on June 6th.
Charles Durning was wounded on June 15th, 7 to 10km inland from Omaha Beach.
This post was edited on 6/6/16 at 8:14 am
Posted on 6/6/16 at 8:12 am to Jtigers99
quote:
Europe was child's play compared to the South Pacific
That's a complete myth. Yes the PTO was brutal, but if you compare the casualty rates between the PTO and ETO, you'll see the truth of the matter.
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