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D Day
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Jun 5, 2025, 11:29 PM
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The 101st Airborne had already parachuted in by this time 81 years ago and the amphibious invasion was about to begin.
I’m thankful for those who embarked on this great mission thereby securing the freedoms that millions have enjoyed.
Everyone should reflect for even a brief moment on one of the most consequential days of western civilization.
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Yes, defeating European Fascism....
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Jun 6, 2025, 6:18 AM
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It was the right thing to do, and it was a monumental task.
I had a lot of great uncles in that war, in Europe and Japan.
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Re: Yes, defeating European Fascism....
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Jun 6, 2025, 6:53 PM
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We all owe the soldiers who fought for America in WWII a world of gratitude. Without them, we would not have the freedoms we so sadly take for granted.
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Re: Yes, defeating European Fascism....
Jun 7, 2025, 5:16 PM
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and are slwoly losing
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Without D-Day the USSR would have taken over majority of continental Europe
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Jun 6, 2025, 8:57 PM
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Maybe Italy would have been spared being taken over by the USSR, because by D-Day the Brits and Americans had captured enough of Italy to have been able to take over the rest of Italy before the USSR walked into Netherlands, Belgium, and France.
Spain, Portugal, Norway, maybe Sweden, maybe Switzerland would have also been spared fates as satellites of the USSR.
Arguably, D-Day was the single most important event in history since the early 1800’s.
America’s magnificent gift to the civilized world, on the backs and via the blood of a bunch of Americans from all segments of society.
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Re: Without D-Day the USSR would have taken over majority of continental Europe
Jun 6, 2025, 9:21 PM
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How many of today's Gen Z/alpha snowflakes would have charged the beach in the face of German fire? We'd all be using the Rosetta Stone to learn German.
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Probably millions more than you think.****
Jun 6, 2025, 11:06 PM
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Dynasty Maker [3298]
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A lot of people like to hate on the younger generations....
Jun 7, 2025, 8:33 AM
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It's always been the case. Previous generations are more heroic, better Americans, etc etc.
It's an unfortunate tradition, and as you see, some still do it.
I have no doubt that if - God forbid - another hot war broke out involving the US, our troops would acquit themselves rather well.
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Re: D Day
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Jun 7, 2025, 6:48 AM
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I was in Bayeux a few years back and did the D day tour. At the end you go to the American cemetery, and that's when it really hits home. You can't fit the area where the gravesites are into one frame. And each individual cross and star of David is a person who left this world, at a great loss to family and friends, giving brave service and an ultimate sacrifice for our country and the free world. It's truly humbling.
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Jun 7, 2025, 8:25 AM
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I don’t shed tears easily. Looking at all those crosses and Stars of David made me need to wipe my eyes.
It is such a peaceful place now thanks to those men.
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Jun 7, 2025, 9:22 AM
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As we were passing the German cemetery, the van driver asked if anyone wanted to stop. The sentiment was all the same - nah, eff em.
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How long does that tour last?
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Jun 7, 2025, 8:28 AM
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Is it a multi-day thing? I've never been to Normandy, and am thinking of doing that.
Any thoughts on stuff worth doing in that area?
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Re: How long does that tour last?
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Jun 7, 2025, 8:38 AM
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Bayeux has the original comic book on a long piece of cloth. That’s worth seeing.
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Re: How long does that tour last?
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I definitely recommend it. The tour I did was like a half day thing. I'm not much of a Cider person, but their cider was outstanding. It's really pretty country there. The Notre Dame Cathedral there is worth visiting.
There's Norman invasion history there too with the tapestry.
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Jun 7, 2025, 8:32 AM
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They rode gliders down too.
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Jun 7, 2025, 10:19 AM
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Strom himself was on a glider.
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