Knocking Out German Communication Lines
Hitler may have been duped into stationing his troops in the wrong locations, but the troops stationed in Normandy benefited from a number of advantages. The Nazi forces on Omaha Beach, which included high-capacity machine guns and fortified positions, were on the offensive. This enabled them to eliminate a significant number of troops. Paratroopers from the United Kingdom and the United States, however, landed behind enemy lines just before sunrise on June 6th and destroyed communication lines while capturing bridges. That was ultimately the turning point in the war against Germany.
Knocking Out German Communication Lines
Theodore Roosevelt’s Son Earned A D-Day medal
In the early hours of Utah Beach, General Theodore Roosevelt Jr. led the first contingent of troops. The men were pushed off course by turbulent waters, and they ended up missing their destination by more than 2000 yards. When Roosevelt made the announcement, “We’re going to start the war right here,” the world took notice. In spite of the fact that he was walking with a cane, 56-year-old Roosevelt insisted on putting himself in the middle of all of the excitement. Under his leadership, the beach was captured in a short period of time. Roosevelt passed away a month later, but he was still honored with the Medal of Honor.
Theodore Roosevelt’s Son Earned A D-Day medal
