66 years ago today, Operation Overlord was launched.
On June 6th, 1944, American and Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France as the move to penetrate Fortress Europe was begun.
Many men died on the five beaches designated Juno, Gold, Omaha, Utah and Sword. Nearly 5300 American and Allied men lost their lives on those cold, wind swept beaches.
As I was looking through the days news, I failed to find even a single mention of D-Day. This great and terrible battle is being forgotten here in the US.
So please pause, even for a moment, to remember those brave men who lie in graves upon French soil; both Allied and German.
The beginning of the end of the war in Europe.
D-Day 06 June 1944.
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