76th anniversary of D-Day (on topic)

[silverbullet2893]

June 6, 1944. 76 years ago since the largest seaborne invasion in history. Pretty crazy all of the moving parts and preparation for Operation Neptune.

This is not a place to discuss the politics of today. This is, however, a place to share articles, different documentaries, photos, books, etc pertaining to D-Day and the events that led up to and shortly after.

Have fun, keep it on topic, and much respect to every single military veteran who served this country.

 

[silverbullet2893]

It’s crazy to read the stories and see the videos from really any particular section of the war.

 

[oldngray]

 

[silverbullet2893]

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insane I couldn’t imagine the feeling those guys had the night before or during or even after.

 

[oldngray]

insane I couldn’t imagine the feeling those guys had the night before or during or even after.

1st wave wasn't even the worst. 2nd and 3rd were a lot worse because the defenses were warmed up.

 

[silverbullet2893]

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of course HISTORY channel doesn’t have anything on that I seen about it.

 

[silverbullet2893]

1st wave wasn't even the worst. 2nd and 3rd were a lot worse because the defenses were warmed up.

I couldn’t imagine flying over in the pitch black preparing to jump. It’s just something that my mind can not comprehend.

 

[oldngray]

of course HISTORY channel doesn’t have anything on that I seen about it.

I was expecting them to have documentaries all day. Nope. Mountain Men is more important. They do have some shows on later today but just a couple and not very good ones.

 

[silverbullet2893]

I was expecting them to have documentaries all day. Nope. Mountain Men is more important. They do have some shows on later today but just a couple and not very good ones.

not a one. I’m glad I got the WWII in HD for my b day. Although it does get old after so many times. Just think about how much stuff there is that hasn’t been seen or got destroyed over the years.

 

[silverbullet2893]

 

[silverbullet2893]

 

[silverbullet2893]

@Covemastah gliders from D Day

 

[silverbullet2893]

 

[MyTripisCut]

June 6, 1944. 76 years ago since the largest seaborne invasion in history. Pretty crazy all of the moving parts and preparation for Operation Neptune.
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This is not a place to discuss the politics of today. This is, however, a place to share articles, different documentaries, photos, books, etc pertaining to D-Day and the events that led up to and shortly after.

Have fun, keep it on topic, and much respect to every single military veteran who served this country.

These men were men. Can’t comprehend how we got to where we are now from this time period. Nothing but respect for any one of these guys.

 

[silverbullet2893]

These men were men. Can’t comprehend how we got to where we are now from this time period. Nothing but respect for any one of these guys.

absolutely. Seriously could you imagine coming up to the beach in one? Unreal man.

 

[oldngray]

absolutely. Seriously could you imagine coming up to the beach in one? Unreal man.

Probably the worst were the guys in tanks that didn't float.

 

[MyTripisCut]

absolutely. Seriously could you imagine coming up to the beach in one? Unreal man.

These guys were fighting for their families and country. Something many people don’t believe in either of anymore.

Always amazed at weapons of this period too. Tanks were number one, air support was just becoming important, no nukes had to do everything “by hand”. Amazing strategy and planning by all sides.

 

[oldngray]

These guys were fighting for their families and country. Something many people don’t believe in either of anymore.

Always amazed at weapons of this period too. Tanks were number one, air support was just becoming important, no nukes had to do everything “by hand”. Amazing strategy and planning by all sides.

the tactic of combined arms had been used for a couple of years by the Germans but we were still learning how to do it.

 

[silverbullet2893]

These guys were fighting for their families and country. Something many people don’t believe in either of anymore.

Always amazed at weapons of this period too. Tanks were number one, air support was just becoming important, no nukes had to do everything “by hand”. Amazing strategy and planning by all sides.

Absolutely right. Well said brother

 

[silverbullet2893]

Probably the worst were the guys in tanks that didn't float.

Yep. I couldn’t imagine being drowned