THE POP EXPOSE ‘D-Day’ By Mitchell Smith!

Saturday June 6th marked the 76th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy. I had a few discussions about various tanks this week and mainly for my Grandfather who landed in Normandy on the 6th with the 5th Armored division and marched into Germany. I think this a good time to reflect on those men who marched together to stop an evil. Men from all walks of life stood together and back home men and women worked making military vehicles and supplies.

People rationed what they had to send food and supplies to our troops overseas. This was a different time. One less selfish then today’s world. There are only about 300,000 WWII vets still alive in the U.S. today and most if not all are now in their 90’s. Saving Private Ryan brought to life what this horrific battle and triumph was like for those who marched onto the beaches and into Germany.

“Band of Brothers” and “Pacific” are a couple other great series that follow the troops through battle. There are tones of great stories to be told still, so if you know a vet or run into one, try and sit down and talk to them. They still have a lot to share about a different time in our history. Join in the conversation AFTER THE JUMP!