SkyStrike 15 Posted June 6, 2018 COMMEMORATING THE 74TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE D-DAY LANDINGS DURING WORLD WAR II On this day (June 6), in 1944 the Allied Armed forces under the leadership of General Dwight David Eisenhower stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. The Allies comprised of a multi-national task force of mainly American, British and Canadian infantry, cavalry, airborne and seaborne units as well as the brave personnel who operated them. This day was the day the Allies began to liberate Europe from Nazi occupation. Their sacrifices and dedication to the fight against fascism and tyranny shall never be forgotten. A big salute to all of them! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyStrike 15 Posted June 6, 2018 (edited) GENERAL DWIGHT DAVID EISENHOWER'S SPEECH TO THE ALLIED EXPEDITIONARY TASK FORCE UNDER HIS COMMAND ON JUNE 6, 1944 "Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hope and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers-in-arms on other Fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is will trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely. But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our Home Fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to Victory! I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory! Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking!" Edited June 6, 2018 by SkyStrike spelling mistake Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyStrike 15 Posted June 6, 2018 D-DAY MEMORIAL FLYPAST A simple display of model aircraft whose real life counterparts served in World War II during the D-Day Invasion and thereafter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
