June 6, 1944

[DGthe3]

Originally Posted by Buelligun

Indeed, but look how that number was dwarfed by the battles of the first World War.........





Thats the problem, as the people who were there die off, the majority forget, or even don't even get taught! :(

The eastern front of WWII dwarfs anything. Casualties of over 1M happened on multiple occasions.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Buelligun

Thats the problem, as the people who were there die off, the majority forget, or even don't even get taught! :(

Well...the only thing I can say to that is that there is a new generation of things to never forget...until the next generation. I mean...how many of us "remember" the Revolution? (I'm not downplaying any single event, just trying to make a point...)

[topgun1]

3 grandparents that served in WWII. Paternal grandpa was a Marine and was at Iwo Jima. Maternal grandpa was in the Army and was in Germany, Egypt, Holland, and France. My step-grandpa was a Paratrooper in the Army and jumped in Normandy. Brave men these folks were. I salute them and all who gave their lives, who served, or is serving.