The Great Crusade: 70 Years after Normandy

Kaptlt.Endrass · 06-03-14, 01:25 AM

"You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, towards which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you...- Supreme Commander of the AEF, General Eisenhower

70 years later, this quote remains famous as the quote that started D-Day. It still inspires me as it must have the 160000 American, British, Canadian, Polish, and French that hit the beaches that fateful day. In rememberance of those who fought as the AEF, thank you; your actions and sacrifice have done what few would do.Your courage cannot be forgotten.

To the German troops and sailors; Your courage in the face of adversity is remarkable. Many did not fight for Hitler that day, but for your homes and families. May you rest in peace.

06-03-14, 01:25 AM	#1
Kaptlt.Endrass Sonar Guy Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: No Longer On A Big Grey Floaty Thing Posts: 395 Downloads: 116 Uploads: 0	The Great Crusade: 70 Years after Normandy "You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, towards which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you...- Supreme Commander of the AEF, General Eisenhower 70 years later, this quote remains famous as the quote that started D-Day. It still inspires me as it must have the 160000 American, British, Canadian, Polish, and French that hit the beaches that fateful day. In rememberance of those who fought as the AEF, thank you; your actions and sacrifice have done what few would do.Your courage cannot be forgotten. To the German troops and sailors; Your courage in the face of adversity is remarkable. Many did not fight for Hitler that day, but for your homes and families. May you rest in peace. __________________ "That flag and I are twins, born in the same hour from the same womb of destiny. We cannot be parted in life or in death; so long as we float, we shall float together." As much as I dislike it sometimes, I'm a tin can sailor, through and through.