"Why Not Midway?" Topic
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| Tango01 | 07 Jun 2019 9:36 p.m. PST |
"Thursday, June 6th saw the 75th anniversary of the Allied invasion at Normandy, the amphibious assault phase of Operation Neptune, or what we commonly remember as D-Day. U.S. troops who landed at Normandy – particularly at Omaha Beach – waded ashore amidst a storm of chaos, a blizzard of machine gun fire, and a hail of plunging mortars. Despite great confusion and casualties, at the squad level and below, the men at Omaha rallied and pressed forth with tenacity and nerve to breach sand-berms and barricades, neutralize enemy positions, and salvage their sectors. Losses at Omaha were immense – but American resolve helped establish a foothold on the coast of France – and "the rest," they say, "is history." Without doubt, the enormous importance of D-Day as a logistical and operational undertaking – and the gallantry of Allied forces that June morning is unquestioned. It rightfully exemplifies American character, courage, and commitment. However, it is important to note that as far as the battle's strategic significance is concerned, a strong case can be made that other battles of World War II are more critical than D-Day.
The Battle of Midway in 1942 is one…"
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| Ferozopore | 08 Jun 2019 6:53 a.m. PST |
I would suggest that the day for celebrating Midway should be June 4th, the date of the main air action at Midway including the destruction of the Japanese carriers. |
Shagnasty  | 08 Jun 2019 11:35 a.m. PST |
I flew my flag from June 4-6 to encompass both. |
| Tango01 | 08 Jun 2019 1:00 p.m. PST |
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| coopman | 09 Jun 2019 7:36 a.m. PST |
My flag has been waving on my mail box post since Memorial Day. |
| Aethelflaeda was framed | 10 Jun 2019 1:12 p.m. PST |
Not so many allies at Midway. Every ally (or nearly every ally) was at D-Day or close after. The Pacific never had the same level of participation by every ally, nor were the Japanese the existential threat the Germans were for so many other nations. Midway while important will never have the same importance as D-Day for so many people. We might want to have a special day of remembrance for the turning of the Germans back at the gates of Moscow or for Stalingrad as being of greater significance. |
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