June 2, 20197 yr Give this a read. https://www.idahostatejournal.com/news/local/local-d-day-veteran-heading-back-to-france-for-th/article_e12b8d82-b07c-5043-9fa3-17d022936a57.html
June 2, 20197 yr Author 49 minutes ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: They were one tough bunch! I got a bit of a chuckle when I read that he landed in a pig sty and got out. Good camo, yes? I recall reading that some guys landed in trees and couldn't get down before being shot. Others landed in flooded fields or swamps and were stuck with all their heavy gear, some drowned.
June 2, 20197 yr 2 minutes ago, hatuffej said: Others landed in flooded fields or swamps and were stuck with all their heavy gear, some drowned. Yeah, war is hell. Too bad the people that want to use force to "keep the peace" rarely if ever have to pay for it.
June 2, 20197 yr Author 5 hours ago, Woodbutcherbynight said: Yeah, war is hell. Too bad the people that want to use force to "keep the peace" rarely if ever have to pay for it. Totally agree. Some pols are very serious about their responsibilities while others simply don't seem to care.
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