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D-Day, In Case of Failure

PostPosted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 7:34 pm
by Webb
Here's The Chilling Letter General Eisenhower Drafted In Case The Nazis Won On D-Day

General Eisenhower had doubts in the face of a "well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened" enemy. If the invasion of Normandy failed, this is the message he would have relayed to the public.

Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based upon the best information available. The troops, the air and the Navy did all that Bravery and devotion to duty could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone.


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Re: D-Day, In Case of Failure

PostPosted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 12:46 am
by PhantomTweak
Wow! Whatta General, willing to take the blame like that!
No wonder he got elected in a landslide victory...
Pat☺

Re: D-Day, In Case of Failure

PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:31 am
by Strategic Retreat
But... wasn't there a complete dearth of means to withdraw the troops? Historically that day has always been depicted as the day a lot of courageous men were sent on a one way travel towards either victory or death.

Re: D-Day, In Case of Failure

PostPosted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 11:50 am
by PhantomTweak
If they got them TO the beaches, they could take them OFF the beaches...Same Landing Craft, just hit reverse and back away when as full as full could be...

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