D-Day Anniversary

[Jérôme Frenchise]

One date not to ever forget for European people, and especially the Frogs.

Thank you forever, US soldiers.

[vandeleur]

Thank you to the many nations involved.

[Seshmeister]

Thank you to the many nations involved.

It was mainly 70 000 Americans, 60 000 British and 20 000 Canadians but also

Australia
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Free France
Greece
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland

[Kristy]

Yeah, good ol AMERICA saved the sad, sad limey existence.


Look where that fucking got us.

[Jérôme Frenchise]

It was mainly 70 000 Americans, 60 000 British and 20 000 Canadians but also

Australia
Belgium
Czechoslovakia
Denmark
Free France
Greece
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Poland

How could I, be it for little while, forget about soldiers from Britain, Canada, Australia... Without the US Army the whole Operation wouldn't have happened, but it wouldn't have without the Allies, either. Shame on me.

[Seshmeister]

There are a few of these 'Then and Now' webpages but I think this one is particularly good.

http://suburbanmen.com/d-day-then-and-now-20160606/581115

It's amazing how little has changed in some places

E.g.

The Cliffs of Pointe du Hoc

After the assault at the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc by the 2nd Ranger Battalion (D, E and F Company) Colonel James E. Rudder establishes a Post Commando in June of 1944. German prisoners are gathered and an American flag is deployed for signaling. Omaha Beach, Normandy, France.

[cadaverdog]

How could I, be it for little while, forget about soldiers from Britain, Canada, Australia... Without the US Army the whole Operation wouldn't have happened, but it wouldn't have without the Allies, either. Shame on me.

No reason to apologize. It was an Allied operation but we did have a big hand in it.

[Angel]

No reason to apologize. It was an Allied operation but we did have a big hand in it.

Ummm...yes. There is reason to apologize.

[Jérôme Frenchise]

Ummm... Yes, there is.

[jacksmar]

Ummm...yes. There is reason to apologize.

and the reason Sacajawea?

[jacksmar]

[cadaverdog]

Ummm...yes. There is reason to apologize.

First off Jerome could have thanked (or not thanked) whoever he wanted to thank with or without your approval. Second off most of the other allies involved were Europeans or were from countries listing the Queen of England as their head of state. They had a lot more to lose if France wasn't liberated. We had no obligation to get involved in the war in Europe at all. We could have just declared war on Japan after they attacked Pearl Harbor and concentrated on kicking their ass while keeping a close eye on Hitler and his pals just in case they got froggy and decided to bring the war to us. Germany declared war on us but we could have just flipped Adolph the bird and told him to come get some instead of bringing the war to him. Thirdly the only reason you even chimed in is you can't stand to see anything positive about the U S because of your personal hatred of our country.

[cadaverdog]

and the reason Sacajawea?

Because she demands it. You must of missed the memo where she was declared queen of the universe.

[Nitro Express]

One date not to ever forget for European people, and especially the Frogs.

Thank you forever, US soldiers.

Our neighbor lost a brother on Omaha Beach. I think he would appreciate your Thank You.

[Nitro Express]

It was a nasty war with no option but to win it. Anyone who had a hand in helping win it deserves a thank you. We all enjoyed a pretty nice life thanks to the brave people who beat down the Axis and the Axis was not easy to beat down.