June 6, 1944. If Pearl Harbor is a day which will live in infamy, then surely D-Day is one which will live in intrepidity. It was the culmination of the fears and hopes of an entire world; the crowning battle of the European Theatre; a crusade of courage against an unhinged tyrant. It was 150,000 … Continue reading D-Day: Dawn of Legends
Operation Overlord
Blood Price of D-Day: Allied Soldiers’ Sacrifice
Hello again, everyone! Some of you may have noticed the absence of a post yesterday. I fully intended to post, but some extensive medical circumstances took my time. I'm back today though, and filled with anticipation for tomorrow's commemoration! Freedom never comes without the horrible price of blood. Neither did the greatness of D-Day come … Continue reading Blood Price of D-Day: Allied Soldiers’ Sacrifice
Operation Fortitude South: The Remarkable Deception of D-Day’s Bodyguard
Did you know that one of the most important armies in WWII history was a complete and total fraud? Or that one angry bull was able to destroy one of General Patton's Sherman tanks? Yesterday we talked about planning D-Day and the intricacies of pulling off such a large scale invasion. One of the cleverest … Continue reading Operation Fortitude South: The Remarkable Deception of D-Day’s Bodyguard
The Significance of D-Day: Why We Must Remember
Welcome to the D-Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration week here on the blog! The theme for the week is "Remembering D-Day: Dawn of Legends". I have been looking forward to this for quite some time, and I hope you have too. I started out working on this project with all the enthusiasm in my soul. But … Continue reading The Significance of D-Day: Why We Must Remember
D-Day 80th Anniversary Special Announcement!
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the day that turned the tides of the Second World War. In honor and memory, I am excited to announce that Seeking The Timeless Anchor is hosting a week of D-Day commemorations. The kickoff will start on June 1st and continue right up to June 6th. I am … Continue reading D-Day 80th Anniversary Special Announcement!