On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily-fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy, France. General Dwight D. Eisenhower called the operation a crusade in which “we will accept nothing less than full victory.” Today, we remember and honor the service and sacrifice of those who fought in World War II—including those who stormed the beaches of Normandy 69 years ago. The U.S. Army has put together an incredible D Day page—learn more: army.mil/d-day/
Posted on: Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:46:02 +0000
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