Great, intense, and memorizing telling. To make such a decision in situation of both immense gravity and incredible uncertainty took unfathomable courage. The only thing I would add is Ike's letter in case of failure. We were fortunate to have men like him amongst us.
“Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfa…
Great, intense, and memorizing telling. To make such a decision in situation of both immense gravity and incredible uncertainty took unfathomable courage. The only thing I would add is Ike's letter in case of failure. We were fortunate to have men like him amongst us.
“Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops.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 on 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.”
Great, intense, and memorizing telling. To make such a decision in situation of both immense gravity and incredible uncertainty took unfathomable courage. The only thing I would add is Ike's letter in case of failure. We were fortunate to have men like him amongst us.
“Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops.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 on 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.”
Yes, one of the most amazing letters in history.
Too bad its often forgotten and seldom practiced.
Agreed.