Title: June 6, 1944
Post by: Pidgeon on June 06, 2003, 02:52:12 pm
I was 11 years old when I heard that the Allied invasion of Europe had begun. Believe it or not I stopped in church during my lunch time.
I did not know it at the time but my father's brother was with the 29th Infantry Division. That outfit was the cannon fodder that came ashore at Omaha Beach. One year later my Uncle Will came home, went in business with my Dad and for years jerked around at hearing any sudden noise.
What a date it has remained in my life.
I did not know it at the time but my father's brother was with the 29th Infantry Division. That outfit was the cannon fodder that came ashore at Omaha Beach. One year later my Uncle Will came home, went in business with my Dad and for years jerked around at hearing any sudden noise.
What a date it has remained in my life.
Title: Re:June 6, 1944
Post by: Andy Zarse on June 06, 2003, 03:24:21 pm
I agree Pidgeon.
Strangely enough, I just had a text from a mate who comes with us to Le Mans. Simply said, "Typical D Day weather".
It's because of the sacrifices made that day that we can go to Le Mans.
Strangely enough, I just had a text from a mate who comes with us to Le Mans. Simply said, "Typical D Day weather".
It's because of the sacrifices made that day that we can go to Le Mans.
Title: Re:June 6, 1944
Post by: hgb on June 06, 2003, 03:48:44 pm
That's right... makes you think.
Title: Re:June 6, 1944
Post by: Nobby Diesel on June 06, 2003, 04:48:18 pm
Quite right.
Mind you, next week is starting to look like it might be along the same lines as 59 years ago............
Up to your knees in mud, sh1te and prone bodies.
A lull in the action allows for a footie match ( I think that was the 14-18 war though).
We might even have to exchange tins of spam and bully beey with the dirty rotten stinking Hun!
Whatever. For the sacrifises and effort made in 1944, we are indeed able to now invade France for a few days with a sense of pride.
Enjoy the trip everybody.
Mind you, next week is starting to look like it might be along the same lines as 59 years ago............
Up to your knees in mud, sh1te and prone bodies.
A lull in the action allows for a footie match ( I think that was the 14-18 war though).
We might even have to exchange tins of spam and bully beey with the dirty rotten stinking Hun!
Whatever. For the sacrifises and effort made in 1944, we are indeed able to now invade France for a few days with a sense of pride.
Enjoy the trip everybody.
Title: Re:June 6, 1944
Post by: Lancs Se7en on June 06, 2003, 05:36:13 pm
BBC had some good stuff on their new page this AM. Previously unreleased photos giving details of 5 or 6 specific locations with text from those who were there.
Horrific
My eternal gratitude to those who did this for the rest of us
Horrific
My eternal gratitude to those who did this for the rest of us
Title: Re:June 6, 1944
Post by: Ruptured Duck Motorsport on June 06, 2003, 06:23:40 pm
My eternal gratitude to those who did this for the rest of us
I can only echo that sentiment.
Title: Re:June 6, 1944
Post by: Gilles on June 06, 2003, 08:00:24 pm
Quite right.
Mind you, next week is starting to look like it might be along the same lines as 59 years ago............
Up to your knees in mud, sh1te and prone bodies.
A lull in the action allows for a footie match ( I think that was the 14-18 war though).
We might even have to exchange tins of spam and bully beey with the dirty rotten stinking Hun!
Whatever. For the sacrifises and effort made in 1944, we are indeed able to now invade France for a few days with a sense of pride.
Enjoy the trip everybody.
Mind you, next week is starting to look like it might be along the same lines as 59 years ago............
Up to your knees in mud, sh1te and prone bodies.
A lull in the action allows for a footie match ( I think that was the 14-18 war though).
We might even have to exchange tins of spam and bully beey with the dirty rotten stinking Hun!
Whatever. For the sacrifises and effort made in 1944, we are indeed able to now invade France for a few days with a sense of pride.
Enjoy the trip everybody.
Can French people invade USA in return of La Fayette during the independance war ? ;)
Title: Re:June 6, 1944
Post by: Rhino on June 06, 2003, 11:08:58 pm
Always try and stop at one of the D Day sites on the way back from Le Mans. Usally dark and very atmospheric.
Makes you thankful for what they did.
Makes you thankful for what they did.
Title: Re:June 6, 1944
Post by: Canada Phil on June 07, 2003, 05:41:37 am
The Dice are on the table.
Hey Gilles if you want to invade USA I recomend Sebring via Miami where you will receive a warm welcome.
Canada Phil
Hey Gilles if you want to invade USA I recomend Sebring via Miami where you will receive a warm welcome.
Canada Phil
Title: Re:June 6, 1944
Post by: Pidgeon on June 07, 2003, 04:18:11 pm
The Dice are on the table.
Hey Gilles if you want to invade USA I recomend Sebring via Miami where you will receive a warm welcome.
Canada Phil
Phil ... Do you think Gilles will appreciate an English breakfast at Sebring ? Hey Gilles if you want to invade USA I recomend Sebring via Miami where you will receive a warm welcome.
Canada Phil
Pidge
