Nothing Prepares You for Visiting Omaha Beach
The grief at the Normandy American Cemetery feels world-historical.
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I very much believe your last sentence. My father was in the submarine service during WWII. He told me only funny stories about his service but I always felt there was more to it. He passed in 1992, way too young. My father in law only talks to me about his Navy service. He was on the second wave of the Okinawa invasion. He's now 96 and still sharp as a tack. He gave me a 55cal bullet he found at one of the Japanese airports.Churchill was referring to the RAF- Never have so many owed so much to so few. This was because of the bravery and sacrifices during what is now called The Battle of Britain. There were a number of Americans who flew with the RAF. We are losing WWII veterans too fast. If you saw the series, Band of Brothers, my cousin sent an email about the death of Shifty Powers a few years ago. Please recall that was called The Greatest Generation! Proud to have called one Dad for 55 years; 13th Air Force, Flight Engineer for C-47s, PTO. Dang, must have a roof leak!
wolf creek knives, veterans said the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan was the most realistic film ever made about the invasion. They also said they hoped it never happen again.
Churchill was referring to the RAF- Never have so many owed so much to so few. This was because of the bravery and sacrifices during what is now called The Battle of Britain. There were a number of Americans who flew with the RAF. We are losing WWII veterans too fast. If you saw the series, Band of Brothers, my cousin sent an email about the death of Shifty Powers a few years ago. Please recall that was called The Greatest Generation! Proud to have called one Dad for 55 years; 13th Air Force, Flight Engineer for C-47s, PTO. Dang, must have a roof leak!
wolf creek knives, veterans said the opening scene of Saving Private Ryan was the most realistic film ever made about the invasion. They also said they hoped it never happen again.
Actually less than 4 million, quite a few of those were only there as support staff in rear areas far from the frontlines and the D Day invasion.Correct, dogcatcher. There were still 4 millon stories. Many were never told nor will be told.
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