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As Basil reminds us, today is the 76th anniversary of the beginning of the "D-Day" landings in France.
Eisenhower speaks to troops, just before they left England for the invasion.
The troops were told only to tell Ike their name, rank, and unit.
First guy that did that, Ike said "Son, I already know all that. Tell me about your home and family."
That, gentlemen, is a leader.
Tom M.
Ike's order of the day:
The national D-Day memorial:
https://www.dday.org/
Eisenhower speaks to troops, just before they left England for the invasion.
The troops were told only to tell Ike their name, rank, and unit.
First guy that did that, Ike said "Son, I already know all that. Tell me about your home and family."
That, gentlemen, is a leader.
Tom M.
Ike's order of the day:
The national D-Day memorial:
https://www.dday.org/