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Dyedinthewoolliberal

(16,194 posts) Mon Jun 6, 2022, 08:00 AM Jun 2022

insert Saving Private Ryan opening scene here.................

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On this date in 1944 (Original Post) Dyedinthewoolliberal Jun 2022 OP

Still astonishes me that so many survived storming that beach. dhol82 Jun 2022 #1

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1. Still astonishes me that so many survived storming that beach.

Mon Jun 6, 2022, 08:19 AM

Jun 2022

When you visit the place in person it is even more amazing.

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2. Let us pause a moment and reflect upon the greatness of the men who fought fascism abroad...

Mon Jun 6, 2022, 08:23 AM

Jun 2022

…and the unworthiness of many of their descendants who now support it here at home.