06-06-2008, 10:20 AM
Well stated Capt. As you will see reiterated throughout the pages of this forum, I and may others always try to emphasize that there were dozens and dozens of D-Days in WWII. It's almost a slap in the face for the other veterans who were in Europe in 42, 43 and earlier in 44! What about D-Day - North Africa?? What about D-Day - Sicily?? What about D-Day Guadalcanal??
Too many people have the impression that America ARRIVED in Europe for the first time in June 44? Wow, that irks the hell out of me! No disrespect to the gallant men who landed that day and in the successive days (all war is hell), but men like my father's unit, had already fought for almost two years prior to that!
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"