D-Day+2

By Greg, Jordan, and AJ

Before you read and watch the videos posted, us three would like to dedicate this project to those who fought gloriously on the Beaches of Normandy on June 6th, 1944...May their sacrifices never be forgotten.

Summary: D-Day, the largest Sea Borne Invasion Operation in Military History, which was critical in the allies victory in Europe. Over 12 Allied Nations would take part in trying to make a stronghold in Normandy. Allied troops land on Normandy beach in hope to gain a foothold in (Nazi Occupied) France. Approximately 5,000 Allied Troops Died (1,750 Americans) on the beaches and over 10,000 we're either wounded, missing, or captured. The battle itself was expected to have much less casualties and deaths than occurred that day. The day prior, the U.S. Army-Air force bombarded Normandy beaches, only to miss their drop zones and were unable too take out any Nazi Bunkers or Nazi Troops. However, airborne Allies were successfully dropped on Normandy to Cut Railroad lines, Blow up Bridges, and destroy transportation links. The brave sacrifices made on that beach are depicted in Saving Private Ryan's D-Day scene as shown below in video 4. Widely recognized as the most realistic battle scene in modern cinema era. Please watch in Order...

Medal of Honor Recipient too survive During D-Day: Although their were ten recipients to receive the medal of honor on June 6th, 19444 only one of them survived the brutal fire of the Nazi war machine. Carlton W. Barrett- Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Army, 18th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division. Place and date: Near St. Laurent-sur-Mer, France, 6 June 1944. Entered service at: Albany, N.Y. Birth: Fulton, N.Y. G.O. No.: 78, 2 October 1944. Citation: For gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty on 6 June 1944, in the vicinity of St. Laurent-sur-Mer, France. On the morning of D-day Pvt. Barrett, landing in the face of extremely heavy enemy fire, was forced to wade ashore through neck-deep water. Disregarding the personal danger, he returned to the surf again and again to assist his floundering comrades and save them from drowning. Refusing to remain pinned down by the intense barrage of small-arms and mortar fire poured at the landing points, Pvt. Barrett, working with fierce determination, saved many lives by carrying casualties to an evacuation boat Iying offshore. In addition to his assigned mission as guide, he carried dispatches the length of the fire-swept beach; he assisted the wounded; he calmed the shocked; he arose as a leader in the stress of the occasion. His coolness and his dauntless daring courage while constantly risking his life during a period of many hours had an inestimable effect on his comrades and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the U.S.Army

Pictures:



Links: http://www.medalofhonor.com/D-Day.htm

http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h1749.html

http://www.france.com/docs/461.html http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/sub.cfm?source=feature/normandy04

Videos: 1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPU4p7UQOtU

2. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5lnR8DmoLc&feature=related

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wpDvF7Y7a4