June 6th is the Anniversary of D-Day – June 14th is the Army's Birthday
The largest amphibious operation in the history of the world occurred on June 6, 1944 (D-Day) as the US and our allies stormed the beaches of Normandy in France to begin the liberation of Europe from the Nazi occupation. About 2,500 GI's died in the assault on the beaches and 2,600 paratroopers died inland. The majority of US deaths on the beaches were at Omaha beach. Paratroopers from the 101st Airborne Division and the 82nd Airborne were dropped behind enemy lines and experienced a large number of deaths. By the end of the day on June 11th over 326,000 soldiers had been landed on the beaches of France. “Saving Private Ryan” is perhaps the best known theatrical account of what it was like on the beaches that day.
As our soldiers are now engaged in wars in Iraq and Afghanistan it is fitting to take a minute to reflect on the sacrifices that have been made by American soldiers over the years to protect the United States and freedom loving people around the world.
June 14th is the 233rd Birthday of the United States Army - If you are an Army vet – Happy Birthday – if you know an Army vet – a Happy Birthday might be in order. I'm sure they would be appreciative and surprised that someone might know of this date.
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