Eisenhower's Message - The Firearms Forum

Pistolenschutze · 06-06-2009, 10:13 AM

Sometimes the most important things must be expressed simply:

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Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers in arms on other fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.

Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened, he will fight savagely.

But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man to man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our home fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to victory!

I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory!

Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.

~ Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower

USMC-03 · 06-06-2009, 10:57 AM

Thanks, Pistol.

Nighthawk · 06-06-2009, 10:58 AM

thanks

jacksonco · 06-06-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Pistolenschutze

Sometimes the most important things must be expressed simply:

6/6/44 THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR GERMANY.

God bless those that fought and died so that we may live free of tyranny and oppression.

artabr · 06-06-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksonco

6/6/44 THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR GERMANY.

God bless those that fought and died so that we may live free of tyranny and oppression.

There it is.
Thanks, Pistol, and thanks to all the Vets.

Art

Marlin · 06-06-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksonco

6/6/44 THE BEGINNING OF THE END FOR GERMANY.

God bless those that fought and died so that we may live free of tyranny and oppression.

Thank you for the reminder, Pistol

With God's help let us never forget those who fought for freedom and lost there lives trying. Equally bless those who fought and survived and continue to fight today.

catfish83861 · 06-06-2009, 01:14 PM

Hey Pistol, along with the previous posts, I wanted to Thank You. I also do not for an instance doubt our service members courage, however I do fear what the leaders in Washington may lead us into,not the fight over there. The total bankruptcy of our financial system. What easier way to bring America down.

We have to keep our voices heard by our elected members of congress and the senate. catfish

Bruce FLinch · 06-06-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by catfish83861

Hey Pistol, along with the previous posts, I wanted to Thank You. I also do not for an instance doubt our service members courage, however I do fear what the leaders in Washington may lead us into,not the fight over there. The total bankruptcy of our financial system. What easier way to bring America down.

We have to keep our voices heard by our elected members of congress and the senate. catfish

We may have to depend on our Revolutionary roots to teach the lesson....

Thanks Pistol, Darn Local Newspaper said squat...

06-06-2009, 10:57 AM	#2
USMC-03 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of the Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,825	Re: Eisenhower's Message Thanks, Pistol. __________________ Let not the rifles of good and free men be reforged into plowshares, but may they rest in a place of honor; ready, well oiled and God willing unused. For if the price of peace becomes licking the boots of tyrants, then "To Arms!" I say, and may the fortunes of war smile upon patriots. - Fortes Fortuna Javat -

06-06-2009, 10:58 AM	#3
Nighthawk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central Texas Posts: 3,330	Re: Eisenhower's Message thanks __________________ Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." --John Adams, letter to Benjamin Rush, April 18, 1808 NRA Life TSRA Life GOA Member

06-06-2009, 01:14 PM	#7
catfish83861 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North Idaho Posts: 2,019	Re: Eisenhower's Message Hey Pistol, along with the previous posts, I wanted to Thank You. I also do not for an instance doubt our service members courage, however I do fear what the leaders in Washington may lead us into,not the fight over there. The total bankruptcy of our financial system. What easier way to bring America down. We have to keep our voices heard by our elected members of congress and the senate. catfish __________________ 'Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.' - David Hackworth