Chilling. The beginning of "Saving Private Ryan" comes to mind.ELB wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2019 11:17 am In November of 1960 The Atlantic magazine published an article by S.L.A. Marshall detailing the fate of the first wave to assault Omaha Beach, in particular Able and Baker companies of the 115th Infantry, 29th Division. It is both fascinating and grim reading, and explains very well the need for the US military cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach:
First Wave at Omaha Beach
Do take a few minutes and read it.
Not many of the men who jumped or came ashore in boats and fought their way into France are still with us. Heartfelt thanks to all who died and to those who lived through the hell of it.
