D-Day: Allies Capture Saint L- - Biggest Battles of WWII - History
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Date: 2022-09-14
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StringGene
My dad was in the group that push forward too far at Martinville Ridge. He said our artillery laid down a barrage around them all night long to keep the Germans from over running their position. He was a tanker and lost his leg from a German 88 when they turned out on a road, just after that. That was the 3rd tank he lost. He said the first thing they did with a new tank was break the governor, then it would go 55 mph: ) He was 17 years old, Omoha Beach first wave.
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My dad was in the group that push forward too far at Martinville Ridge. He said our artillery laid down a barrage around them all night long to keep the Germans from over running their position. He was a tanker and lost his leg from a German 88 when they turned out on a road, just after that. That was the 3rd tank he lost. He said the first thing they did with a new tank was break the governor, then it would go 55 mph: ) He was 17 years old, Omoha Beach first wave.
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Ghost
Blessed be the Fallen for their time on Watch is done. We the next generation will take up their Posts as they finally find peace and rest. I, Clayton Edger Earl Duke Jr, swore an Oath to defend my homeland. Im an American Soldier and I'll always be on Watch till my time to find peace has come.
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Blessed be the Fallen for their time on Watch is done. We the next generation will take up their Posts as they finally find peace and rest. I, Clayton Edger Earl Duke Jr, swore an Oath to defend my homeland. Im an American Soldier and I'll always be on Watch till my time to find peace has come.
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Noah
I will never forget their sacrifice and the bravery these men showed in order to carry out their mission. The free world owe the allied forces who fought on D-Day and beyond a debt of gratitude that can't be paid with money. Our undying love and respect for these men is the least we can do.
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I will never forget their sacrifice and the bravery these men showed in order to carry out their mission. The free world owe the allied forces who fought on D-Day and beyond a debt of gratitude that can't be paid with money. Our undying love and respect for these men is the least we can do.
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Justin
To bad these guys fought like they did to only see this country become the laughing stock of the world. we're so weak now with all the bs -movements-. mass shootings. narcissistic -content creators-. blah blah blah. they truly were the BEST GENERATION EVER
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To bad these guys fought like they did to only see this country become the laughing stock of the world. we're so weak now with all the bs -movements-. mass shootings. narcissistic -content creators-. blah blah blah. they truly were the BEST GENERATION EVER
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history
All these Guys are tougher then any soy boy today Thank you gentlemen for your service and for your sacrifice so we America can enjoy the freedom / freedoms that literally no other country has
So let's becarful because its under attack as we speak
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All these Guys are tougher then any soy boy today Thank you gentlemen for your service and for your sacrifice so we America can enjoy the freedom / freedoms that literally no other country has
So let's becarful because its under attack as we speak
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Andrew
Thank god for men like these I wonder what they think of the world today at least they didn't have to wonder and cry over what they identify as they were men some were boys but men in my eyes thank you fella's you will always be my hero's
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Thank god for men like these I wonder what they think of the world today at least they didn't have to wonder and cry over what they identify as they were men some were boys but men in my eyes thank you fella's you will always be my hero's
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psilvakimo
No mention is made of the real reason that made the breakout at Saint Lo possible: An air raid of 2500 B17s on July 25th. St. Lo was cleared out on July 27, making it D+53 (not D+43. The original plan was to capture St. Lo on D+5.
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No mention is made of the real reason that made the breakout at Saint Lo possible: An air raid of 2500 B17s on July 25th. St. Lo was cleared out on July 27, making it D+53 (not D+43. The original plan was to capture St. Lo on D+5.
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Sabrecat
Im disappointed that the entire route to Germany and all points to be captured were not planned the entire way with the Allies being AWARE of the hedgerows, mountains, swamp/bogs/potential flooding fields, rivers, towns, etc etc
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Im disappointed that the entire route to Germany and all points to be captured were not planned the entire way with the Allies being AWARE of the hedgerows, mountains, swamp/bogs/potential flooding fields, rivers, towns, etc etc
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Just
My dad was a forward observer in 29 th ID, survived D-day, but was wounded outside St. Lo 11 days later. The only thing my father ever said, was that hedgerow fighting was the worse thing he-d ever experienced.
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My dad was a forward observer in 29 th ID, survived D-day, but was wounded outside St. Lo 11 days later. The only thing my father ever said, was that hedgerow fighting was the worse thing he-d ever experienced.
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371gm
My dad came ashore second wave on Sword beach, gunner on a Petard tank. Never really spoke about his experiences, but he convinced me not to go into tanks. When it was my time, I joined the Royal Artillery
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My dad came ashore second wave on Sword beach, gunner on a Petard tank. Never really spoke about his experiences, but he convinced me not to go into tanks. When it was my time, I joined the Royal Artillery
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Ivan
Biggest battle. According to what criteria? One could easily argue that the Battle of Stalingrad was way bigger, with more casualties and implications in the aftermath. Or Kursk. Even Berlin.
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Biggest battle. According to what criteria? One could easily argue that the Battle of Stalingrad was way bigger, with more casualties and implications in the aftermath. Or Kursk. Even Berlin.
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Daniel
My grandfather was wound in Saint Lo in the hedge row fighting. He was bomd by own aircraft and hit in head with shrapnel. Maven Ervin Skelton 30 inf old hickory division.
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My grandfather was wound in Saint Lo in the hedge row fighting. He was bomd by own aircraft and hit in head with shrapnel. Maven Ervin Skelton 30 inf old hickory division.
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Mr
For those who argue that the private sector creates the best inventions, have a look at the pure genius that the public sector creates during wartime. Unreal.
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For those who argue that the private sector creates the best inventions, have a look at the pure genius that the public sector creates during wartime. Unreal.
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somosgenel
Great documentary. - I just love how they only show WHITE SOLDIERS-. No blacks, no latinos, no Asians just white faces.
Give me a F. ing break.
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Great documentary. - I just love how they only show WHITE SOLDIERS-. No blacks, no latinos, no Asians just white faces.
Give me a F. ing break.
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Noumenon
2: 27 - -nobody was prepared for the hedgerows-. A reoccurring consequence of inept American intelligence. The American soldiers deserve better.
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2: 27 - -nobody was prepared for the hedgerows-. A reoccurring consequence of inept American intelligence. The American soldiers deserve better.
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Joan
How in the world do you do a documentary on St. Lo, and make no mention of Maj. Thomas Howie, The Citadel Class of 1929, -The Major of Saint Lo-.
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How in the world do you do a documentary on St. Lo, and make no mention of Maj. Thomas Howie, The Citadel Class of 1929, -The Major of Saint Lo-.
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Mm
About 50, 000 French civilians died from allied bombings. The German propaganda made a big fuss about it, so everybody in France knew about it.
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About 50, 000 French civilians died from allied bombings. The German propaganda made a big fuss about it, so everybody in France knew about it.
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OrcaKing
Before they advanced through the hedgerows they should have fired a mortar barrage infront of the German defenses using smoke rounds.
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Before they advanced through the hedgerows they should have fired a mortar barrage infront of the German defenses using smoke rounds.
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Jim
Never forget all the heroes that freed Europe and the rest fo the world from Nazism and Japanese terror. Total respect to all.
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Never forget all the heroes that freed Europe and the rest fo the world from Nazism and Japanese terror. Total respect to all.
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