I don't have anything put together, but I know others will. I will supply links as I come across them. Meantime, a moment of silence, please, in memory of Bloody Omaha.
George Moneo has Eisenhower's Great Crusade* message to the assault force (thanks Val!)
Smash does too.
Blackfive has a link-filled post
THS has some vintage pictures posted.
A more personal post from RantSpace
Another from the Uzzman
*Message to anyone offended by use of the phrase "Great Crusade": Fuck you.
Posted by Ken S at June 6, 2006 05:59 AM | TrackBack (0) |Babalu didnt forget.
http://www.babalublog.com/archives/003428.html
Posted by: Val Prieto at June 6, 2006 07:20 AMKen,
It's just like you to stoke the historical fires of Fascophobia. Fascism was a Philosophy of Peace which had been hijacked by a few Nazi extremists, who in no way represented the views of the vast majority of ordinary, decent Fascists.
Posted by: Tainted Bill at June 6, 2006 10:05 AMD-Day was scheduled for the 5th, my birthday, but had to be postponed.
Damned weather, stole my thunder.
Posted by: Brian B, Xenu's Garlic Powder Bearer at June 6, 2006 10:31 AM"I was against the Fascists before I was for them before I was against them" - Joe Stalin
Posted by: Ken S, Fifth String on the Banjo of Life at June 6, 2006 10:42 AMI blogged about it as well...my dad went into Normandy on this day 62 years ago...he made it all the way to the Battle of the Bulge and was then captured by the Nazis in Belgium. My mom said he RARELY spoke about his experience on D-Day...I'm sure for good reason.
God bless them all!!!
Posted by: Uzz at June 6, 2006 01:44 PM