silverbullet2893
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just a completely different breed of person back then.
76th anniversary of D-Day (on topic)
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just a completely different breed of person back then.
You saying todays 18 year olds couldn't do that?
silverbullet2893
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I’m saying that nobody could do that
People haven't changed that much, kids today are no different really. The big difference is that war has changed, it's pretty unlikely that we'll ever see anything like the massive pitched battles of WW2 again.
silverbullet2893
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On this day in 1944, 1LT Richard "Dick" Winters (E/2-506) earned the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions at Normandy during World War II. Full citation:
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Richard D. Winters, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. First Lieutenant Winters with seven enlisted men, advanced through intense enemy automatic weapons fire, putting out of action two guns of the battery of four 88-mm. that were shelling the beachhead. Unswerving in his determination to complete his self-appointed and extremely hazardous task, First Lieutenant Winters and his group withdrew for reinforcements. He returned with tank support and the remaining two guns were put out of action, resulting in decreased opposition to our forces landing on the beachhead. First Lieutenant Winters' heroic and determined leadership exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Richard D. Winters, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against enemy forces on 6 June 1944, in France. First Lieutenant Winters with seven enlisted men, advanced through intense enemy automatic weapons fire, putting out of action two guns of the battery of four 88-mm. that were shelling the beachhead. Unswerving in his determination to complete his self-appointed and extremely hazardous task, First Lieutenant Winters and his group withdrew for reinforcements. He returned with tank support and the remaining two guns were put out of action, resulting in decreased opposition to our forces landing on the beachhead. First Lieutenant Winters' heroic and determined leadership exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 101st Airborne Division, and the United States Army.
Turdferguson
Just a turd
Didn't he serve with Jim "Vagina" Johnson and Paul "Penis " Stevenson?
MyTripisCut
Never bought my own handtruck
No, those two fought for the South in the Civil War.
floridays
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Bless them.
silverbullet2893
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floridays
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Excellent Mohawks, when men still had dicks.
Thank you to all that made it possible to drink a beer(s) and cut my grass today.
Get out of the basement get a part-time job?
floridays
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I can't fathom it.
Fearing certain death, these warriors pushed forward for something and the somebody's they felt worthwhile of their sacrifice.
Amazing selflessness.
floridays
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Some could, they prove it every day in service and combat when inserted.
Not in the same numbers however.
silverbullet2893
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They were apart of the Native Americans that fought during D-Day. Pretty neat stuff.
And the Navajo radio operators who totally confused the enemy.
silverbullet2893
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its amazing how many parts of the War there are. It’s like you learn something new every time you research
Cherokees at Normandy.
oldngray
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trickpony1
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The gentleman pictured (post #10) may well be Jake McNiece one of the "filthy thirteen" that served as the theme for the movie "The Dirty Dozen".
We had the honor of attending the ceremony at the state capital when he was awarded France's highest honor for bravery.
I could only dream of having a set the size of his....
Jake McNiece, WWII Hero And Self-Described 'Troublemaker'
We had the honor of attending the ceremony at the state capital when he was awarded France's highest honor for bravery.
I could only dream of having a set the size of his....
Jake McNiece, WWII Hero And Self-Described 'Troublemaker'
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