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"You are about to embark upon a great crusade towards which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you."

-General Dwight D. Eisenhower (that was written from memory, so there may be a few word differences)

This one is from Medal of Honor Frontline. I don't know if it is about D-Day, but they used it right before the mission.

"And when he gets to heaven,

to St. Peter he will tell:

One more soldier reporting, sir,

I've served my time in Hell."

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How many veterans of the Normandy invasion survive today?

As of 2023, it is estimated that only a few thousand veterans of the Normandy invasion, also known as D-Day, remain alive. The number has significantly dwindled over the years due to the passage of time and the ages of these veterans, many of whom are now in their late 90s or older. Organizations and commemorative events continue to honor their bravery and sacrifice.


Major operations of World War 2 in Europe?

These are a few Allied campaigns: Operation Torch was the British and American invasion of North Africa. Operation Husky was the Allied invasion of Sicily. Operation Overlord was the Allied invasion of Normandy on D-Day Operation Market Garden was an Allied attempt to enter Germany by controlling several bridges and cities in the Netherlands. The operation was a major failure however.


How long did d day last for?

The attack on the Normandy coastline lasted one day! Omaha beach was breached by the end of day one by the combined and courageous efforts of soldiers on the beach and tin can sailors off the shore. After all the German preparations and time and money spent on preventing the boys of democracy from invading the mainland; the invasion was over in just a few hours. 24 hours


Which beaches did the US troops invade on the coast of France in ww2?

They invaded the beaches of Normandy, France on June 6, 1944, and they invaded the beaches of Southern France a few months later.


Why were the D-Day landings Successful?

Because the Germans were led to believe that the invasion was taking place elsewhere, so their forces were spread thin at Normandy. Also, the German defenses relied on armored divisions held in reserve, who were to be sent into the battle where needed. The Germans were so sure that the landing would occure at Pas de Calias, that the needed armored units were not released. Before they could be sent, Hitler had to approve the order. Another reason for the success was due to the failure of the landings at Dieppe a few years earlier. This failure taught the Allies how to plan and prepare and support an invasion. They planned every aspect of the invasion from air cover, naval support, logistical support and even the special equipment needed to punch through the "Atlantic Wall" defenses.

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