Today marks the 77th anniversary landing at the Normandy beaches. Thanks to the brave Men who turned the tide on the day. If it wasn’t for them the World would be a different place to live in. R.I.P. my Heroes.
D-Day.
- Thread starter Lee Drennen
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Lee. My Heroes too. It's a pity that yet again this great day in history is all but ignored by the media.....
I stopped for a while at around 8.00 this morning to remember those brave lads from many allied nations who were, as I sat in the peace of my garden, at that very moment fighting and dying far from home on all those exposed Normandy beaches, in the air, wherever....
I've walked Omaha Beach and it's not until I did that it sunk in just what your countrymen and others faced on D. Day.
Thank you boys. R.I.P.
I stopped for a while at around 8.00 this morning to remember those brave lads from many allied nations who were, as I sat in the peace of my garden, at that very moment fighting and dying far from home on all those exposed Normandy beaches, in the air, wherever....
I've walked Omaha Beach and it's not until I did that it sunk in just what your countrymen and others faced on D. Day.
Thank you boys. R.I.P.
Agreed. I too have visited the beaches (and Pegasus bridge) a couple of times, and see why they chose Gold, Juno, Sword, and Utah, but Omaha......how anyone got off of that alive is totally beyond me......as to Point du hoc......they were very brave men!
Oh, and this is about bloody time as well!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57373932
Oh, and this is about bloody time as well!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-57373932
For those that want a film fix, Film 4 in the UK is about to broadcast “The longest day”.
Just been treated to a nice little Dakota flying display while riding Northbound past Duxford on the M11....
Nick
Nick
Ron. I got up early this morning like always but like you I took a moment in remembrance of the Men who fought today as I was looking at my beautiful 10 acre Hobby Farm thinking how different my life would be if it was wasn’t for our men and our allies fighting to keep freedom free. It’s a shame more and more people sweep these moments in History under the rug and forget. Thanks for posting and sharing guys.
My little 'Thank you' to them all.......
Omaha Beach Cemetery.
Omaha Beach Cemetery.
Even at this moment 77 years ago they were still on the beaches trying to get a foot hold. It was for some the Longest Day but for others too short.
R.I.P. Men...Stand at Ease.
Richard
R.I.P. Men...Stand at Ease.
Richard
G
Some years ago, with all our kiddies we visited all of the villages, beaches, mulberries & Pegasus Bridge & then arrived in Caen all on our little motor cruiser.
That was quite something.
Another year we went by land. We visited the Bayeaux tapestry which is quite something.
However our main reason for being there was to visit the Commonwealth War Memorial.
That was an experience like no other that Pauline & I have experienced.
Set out like an English Country Garden. The grass cut beautifully the graves all with the names of those who helped to give us the freedom that we have.
I have never been so affected in all my life by that experience. Sergeants of 19 Captains of 24. The life blood of our countries. Leaving grieving families.
We walked through. We did not speak. If we had we would have burst into tears. No body in that beautifully kept place spoke it was just incredible.
I will never forget. If in France make that detour to this place. It is a place of beauty & absolute tranquility.
Laurie
some pictures of this so English country Garden dedicate to all of those of the Commonwealth who lost their lives & to those who came through that awful event.
That was quite something.
Another year we went by land. We visited the Bayeaux tapestry which is quite something.
However our main reason for being there was to visit the Commonwealth War Memorial.
That was an experience like no other that Pauline & I have experienced.
Set out like an English Country Garden. The grass cut beautifully the graves all with the names of those who helped to give us the freedom that we have.
I have never been so affected in all my life by that experience. Sergeants of 19 Captains of 24. The life blood of our countries. Leaving grieving families.
We walked through. We did not speak. If we had we would have burst into tears. No body in that beautifully kept place spoke it was just incredible.
I will never forget. If in France make that detour to this place. It is a place of beauty & absolute tranquility.
Laurie
some pictures of this so English country Garden dedicate to all of those of the Commonwealth who lost their lives & to those who came through that awful event.
Seems appropriate to post these, sorry to anyone that's seen them before....., taken at Bayeux, one of the British and Commonwealth cemeteries.
Taken at La Cambe, the German cemetery
Taken at the American Normandy cemetery overlooking Omaha beach
Mme Gondree and a Veteran at the Cafe Gondree, Pegasus bridge. She witnessed the allies freeing her homeland.
Poles buried in Bayeux
Czech soldier buried in Bayeux
Soviet soldier buried in Bayeux
Muslim sailor buried in Bayeux, who must have died before France capitulated and been reburied.
French civilian (I assume) buried in Bayeux
Lastly, Ranville church wall, with early Airborne casualties buried very soon after the battle, protecting the perimeter of the sacred ground, a truly moving image.
Taken at La Cambe, the German cemetery
Taken at the American Normandy cemetery overlooking Omaha beach
Mme Gondree and a Veteran at the Cafe Gondree, Pegasus bridge. She witnessed the allies freeing her homeland.
Poles buried in Bayeux
Czech soldier buried in Bayeux
Soviet soldier buried in Bayeux
Muslim sailor buried in Bayeux, who must have died before France capitulated and been reburied.
French civilian (I assume) buried in Bayeux
Lastly, Ranville church wall, with early Airborne casualties buried very soon after the battle, protecting the perimeter of the sacred ground, a truly moving image.
When you go home tell them of us --- and say, 'For your tomorrow we gave our today'. RIP
This epitaph seems appropriate today as well...
Went the day well? We died and never knew. But, well or ill, freedom, we died for you!
Went the day well? We died and never knew. But, well or ill, freedom, we died for you!
Some of the greatest wisdom from wise men has been in the epitaphs of brave men (I use 'men' interchangeably). I think to take up arms in the defence of one's country or ideals is a noble cause - it is not given to all men to be brave but it is a given for the individual to make the decision to try. It is also the choice of governments to require that self-same decision in the defence of one's country. It must also be remembered bravery takes many forms
G
Just like to say & not forget.
Britain was left on its own after the capitulation of France to the Nazi regime.
The commonwealth many many miles away came to help Britain & the British Isles in their distress.
Canada, Australia, New Zealand South Africa Indian and many others. This was done without being asked.
They had no danger & were not affected in the way that Britain was. Yet they gave their all for us
in Britain.
Their aircraft & navies. They also gave their industries over to producing all the military
equipment needed.
However they gave us their military might in a human way in full & paid a sacrifice for us. We owe
them our gratitude for their selfless way. Yes we do in full.
I am a bit old fashioned but to me that is the best of British. The Commonwealth of Nations.
Laurie
As a matter of interest
World population 4.3 billions. The Commonwealth 2.4 billions. quite a force
Britain was left on its own after the capitulation of France to the Nazi regime.
The commonwealth many many miles away came to help Britain & the British Isles in their distress.
Canada, Australia, New Zealand South Africa Indian and many others. This was done without being asked.
They had no danger & were not affected in the way that Britain was. Yet they gave their all for us
in Britain.
Their aircraft & navies. They also gave their industries over to producing all the military
equipment needed.
However they gave us their military might in a human way in full & paid a sacrifice for us. We owe
them our gratitude for their selfless way. Yes we do in full.
I am a bit old fashioned but to me that is the best of British. The Commonwealth of Nations.
Laurie
As a matter of interest
World population 4.3 billions. The Commonwealth 2.4 billions. quite a force
I feel that Canada's support both men, equipment and money is not recorded enough.
As usual why has it taken so very, very, very long to build the beautiful new memorial opened today, shame on all the governments since the end of WW11!
As usual why has it taken so very, very, very long to build the beautiful new memorial opened today, shame on all the governments since the end of WW11!
I never have thought we were left alone Laurie. Britain became the true league of nations throughout the war. As each smaller or less fortunate nation was conquered the remnants of their military forces came to us to continue the fight, and we always had the commonwealth nations along side us. As other nations came in as allies they too fought from our shores.
Next time you visit a CWGC cemetery look around you. Commonwealth nation casualties have the same headstone shape, and they will probably all be represented. The many others you will see buried are from most nations of the earth. Each has its own particular headstone shape, some of which I’ve illustrated above.
The true legacy of the CWGC is that all under their care are treated with the same respect, regardless of rank, wealth, nationality or religion. This includes the Germans that are frequently buried alongside allied casualties. In Laurie’s aerial picture one of those blocks of headstones on the right is for German casualties, by the way.
Next time you visit a CWGC cemetery look around you. Commonwealth nation casualties have the same headstone shape, and they will probably all be represented. The many others you will see buried are from most nations of the earth. Each has its own particular headstone shape, some of which I’ve illustrated above.
The true legacy of the CWGC is that all under their care are treated with the same respect, regardless of rank, wealth, nationality or religion. This includes the Germans that are frequently buried alongside allied casualties. In Laurie’s aerial picture one of those blocks of headstones on the right is for German casualties, by the way.
Tim,
To paraphrase a memorial to Christopher Wren, when in any military cemetery ' If you desire a monument, look around you'. I have never failed to be moved to tears by the sheer scale, wantonness and stupidity of the political will to enforce their agendas at the cost of their youth and talent. All are equal when laid below.
To paraphrase a memorial to Christopher Wren, when in any military cemetery ' If you desire a monument, look around you'. I have never failed to be moved to tears by the sheer scale, wantonness and stupidity of the political will to enforce their agendas at the cost of their youth and talent. All are equal when laid below.
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