In 6th June 1944, the largest invasion fleet ever assembled, before or since, gathered in the English Channel and triggered a cascade of multinational collaborative efforts which began the liberation of Europe from NAZI Germany.
6,939 vessels, 11,590 aircraft and 156,000 troops (mostly American, British and Canadian).
We’ve all seen the movies; Saving Private Ryan opening scenes give an idea of what it must have been like on those beaches.
I wonder if nations would have the political and personal fortitude to pull this off again if needed.
Short news clip showing the plan and its execution:
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@divegeester
There are many good films to remind us - Operation Mincemeat, Darkest Hour, and my favorite Dunkirk, all of them about courage, fear, loss and great leadership. Like Ukraine. May it never happen again.
@divegeester saidVery well explained and what an operation. Can’t help but feel the greatest admiration for all of those involved as most were so very young. It seemed the right thing to do at the time, seems everyone felt it was necessary? The accounts of those involved who are still alive are very moving, they speak in words conveying what was their sense of duty and loyalty.
In 6th June 1944, the largest invasion fleet ever assembled, before or since, gathered in the English Channel and triggered a cascade of multinational collaborative efforts which began the liberation of Europe from NAZI Germany.
6,939 vessels, 11,590 aircraft and 156,000 troops (mostly American, British and Canadian).
We’ve all seen the movies; Saving Private Ryan ...[text shortened]... t news clip showing the plan and its execution:
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It’s a different world now. My son’s reaction to the possible reintroduction of national service, IF the Conservatives win the election, is one of anger stating that he has no intention of getting dragged into a war because of the UK government’s allegiance with the US and their undying loyalty to Israel. As for defending his homeland if the need arose? He’d be there in a shot!
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@divegeester said“What was in it for them? What a bunch of losers and suckers.”
In 6th June 1944, the largest invasion fleet ever assembled, before or since, gathered in the English Channel and triggered a cascade of multinational collaborative efforts which began the liberation of Europe from NAZI Germany.
6,939 vessels, 11,590 aircraft and 156,000 troops (mostly American, British and Canadian).
We’ve all seen the movies; Saving Private Ryan ...[text shortened]... t news clip showing the plan and its execution:
[youtube]-282x415-Ko?si=TSmz51ljwN-onrhS[/youtube]
https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2020/09/trump-americans-who-died-at-war-are-losers-and-suckers/615997/
Let’s hope Congress gives Ukraine the resources to defend itself so we don’t have to mount another D-Day ten years down the road.
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@Great-Big-Stees saidAs long as men believe in war as the solution, it is not likely to change. Many young lives and promising futures ending that way.
As long as man is around there will be wars. SAD but true…history always repeats itself. Remember after WW1 (The war to end all wars). OMG this is not at all like me…is it?😲
@divegeester saidAmateurs think about the soldiers on the front line; professionals think about logistics. It was indeed a gigantic operation; capturing the port at Cherbourg was crucial to being able to continue to supply the forces which took the initial beachheads.
In 6th June 1944, the largest invasion fleet ever assembled, before or since, gathered in the English Channel and triggered a cascade of multinational collaborative efforts which began the liberation of Europe from NAZI Germany.
6,939 vessels, 11,590 aircraft and 156,000 troops (mostly American, British and Canadian).
We’ve all seen the movies; Saving Private Ryan ...[text shortened]... t news clip showing the plan and its execution:
[youtube]-282x415-Ko?si=TSmz51ljwN-onrhS[/youtube]
@divegeester
No need to apologise. It is good to remember the brave lads who landed on the beaches. A few are still alive today.
I merely wanted to call attention to the fact that a lot goes on the background, too.
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@divegeester saidIf Trump pulls the US out of NATO, you can be sure of it never happening again, even if desperately needed.
In 6th June 1944, the largest invasion fleet ever assembled, before or since, gathered in the English Channel and triggered a cascade of multinational collaborative efforts which began the liberation of Europe from NAZI Germany.
6,939 vessels, 11,590 aircraft and 156,000 troops (mostly American, British and Canadian).
We’ve all seen the movies; Saving Private Ryan ...[text shortened]... t news clip showing the plan and its execution:
[youtube]-282x415-Ko?si=TSmz51ljwN-onrhS[/youtube]
@moonbus saidI think what you “merely wanted to do” was to appear superior, but your post just made you look pompous and trite.
@divegeester
No need to apologise. It is good to remember the brave lads who landed on the beaches. A few are still alive today.
I merely wanted to call attention to the fact that a lot goes on the background, too.
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@divegeester saidIndeed.
Let’s hope the fat orange jesus (small j) doesn’t get the opportunity.