During World War II, wave after wave of Allies landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, D-Day. They waded directly into perilous fire from Nazi gunners atop the hills. It was a savage slaughter of unprotected young men. Still, they persisted, earning a significant victory.
That day began 76 years ago, today. So few men have reached this day of remembrance. Those who have are limited by age and risk from the COVID-19 pandemic, from attending the reunion that unites them annually. As they spend this day at home in reverie, so too, should all people who benefited from the genuine sacrifice that day symbolizes.
The short video produced by the U. S. Army will take you to that day. Click here https://twitter.com/i/status/1269255085588176896.
The U. S. Air Force site stated, “On June 6, 1944, Allied Forces launched a combined assault on Nazi-occupied France. More than 160,000 American, British, and Canadian forces landed on five beaches, along a heavily fortified French coast. It marked the start of Operation Overlord and became known as simply D-Day.”