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we would have lost omaha beach. not just omaha beach. you lost the land in other words, if hitler had listened to his his generals and given what he wanted to put in that defense there, europe might look pretty different today if that had been the case. but questions. am doing well. that's questions. why i must have done a great job, huh? no, everybody get okay. all right. we'll call it a day and we'll pick this up again. all right. here to mark that day in history when the allied armies joined in battle to reclaim this continent, to liberty for four long years. much of europe had been under a terrible shadow. free nations had fallen. -- cried out in the camps. millions cried out for liberation.
we would have lost omaha beach. not just omaha beach. you lost the land in other words, if hitler had listened to his his generals and given what he wanted to put in that defense there, europe might look pretty different today if that had been the case. but questions. am doing well. that's questions. why i must have done a great job, huh? no, everybody get okay. all right. we'll call it a day and we'll pick this up again. all right. here to mark that day in history when the allied armies joined...
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famously at gold beach, onebe■ f the british beaches, and omaha beach.here's a terrible storm that comes along june 18 and 20 that severely damages the british mulberry harbor and basically destroys the american one. in the broader sweep of things, the mulberries, though it is an incredible achievement, are a bit overrated in terms of what they will be able to contribute. i think something on the order of 10% to 15% of our logistical needs are served by mulberry harbors, so what will they do instead? offload stuff on the landing beaches. what are called landing ship tanks or lst's, which are a goodly the most important ship in the invasion, will just be disgorging stuff that way. very low-tech in that regard. all the way back -- you. >> [indiscernible] >> he wonders what percentage of transport aircraft will be shutdown down before they can disgorge theirow that often topf my head, but i can say it's a real minority. you will have the most famous one, of course, is the one carrying the commander of is a company 506. one of the reasons he is famous is bec
famously at gold beach, onebe■ f the british beaches, and omaha beach.here's a terrible storm that comes along june 18 and 20 that severely damages the british mulberry harbor and basically destroys the american one. in the broader sweep of things, the mulberries, though it is an incredible achievement, are a bit overrated in terms of what they will be able to contribute. i think something on the order of 10% to 15% of our logistical needs are served by mulberry harbors, so what will they do...
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beach the deadliest german weapon at omaha beach is the inland artillery. and it's deadly because they keep the communication lines intact. every part of the beach is pre cited. so when you're pinned down here as of these guys, are you are still really vulnerable and you're kind of doing nothing. you're just a target. okay, so the way this starts to turn around is you're going to have small groups either land safely or start to nose their way around and out points of vulnerability. and one of them is led by this guy, lieutenant spaulding, who seeing his first day of combat, who's leading a boat section 32 guys from e company, 16th infantry. and he is he his boat is the only one that lands in the right place, his company. so he lands in the in the heart of what's called easy red, it's sort of in a dead spot in german defenses. it's not an easy landing partially because of the water, but also the mines. but it's well enough, that his section is intact now. he has now he's a former sportswriter from owensboro. he's 29 years old. he's got a wife and baby back h
beach the deadliest german weapon at omaha beach is the inland artillery. and it's deadly because they keep the communication lines intact. every part of the beach is pre cited. so when you're pinned down here as of these guys, are you are still really vulnerable and you're kind of doing nothing. you're just a target. okay, so the way this starts to turn around is you're going to have small groups either land safely or start to nose their way around and out points of vulnerability. and one of...
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it works out to 2200 bullets across omaha beach every. second, that's almost more bullets in the air than. air. the fire was so intense some the embarked troops balked at leaving the landing craft at, all as one landing craft dropped its rank ramp machine gun bullets killed the first four men right there in the front rank, getting ready to leave just outright killed them and smacked, clinging, clanging off the ramp on the wall and kicking up water and surf in front the boat and the soldiers just froze and navy coxswain at the stern stood and called out plaintively. come on, fellas get out. i got to go get another load. and they did. the germans had artillery, of course, and it was pretty blowing up the landing boats and the larger lct is kind of an alphabet soup of amphibious craft involved or lct landing craft tank as opposed to the lsd landing ship tank and the l i's landing ship infant tree. and as they did, if they were successful on deposit ing their men and equipment ashore, they were blown up right there along the beach. and what t
it works out to 2200 bullets across omaha beach every. second, that's almost more bullets in the air than. air. the fire was so intense some the embarked troops balked at leaving the landing craft at, all as one landing craft dropped its rank ramp machine gun bullets killed the first four men right there in the front rank, getting ready to leave just outright killed them and smacked, clinging, clanging off the ramp on the wall and kicking up water and surf in front the boat and the soldiers...
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xt, president obama at omaha beach in 2014. then, president george w bush thinking the more the 9000 american soldiers who e buried at the cemetery in normandy, france. president biden commemorating the anniversary of d-day. >> c-span is your unfiltered view of government. we are funded by these television companies and more, including charter communications. >> charter is proud to be recognized as one of the best internet providers and we are just getting started. building 100,000 miles of new infrastructure to reach those who need it most. >>harter communications supports c-span as a public service along with these other television providers. giving you a front row seat to democracy. >> in 2014, president barack obama visited the normandy american cemetery and memorial above omaha beach to recognize the 70th anniversary of d-day. he expressed gratitude to the soldiers who served during world war ii and spoke about his grandfather who served under general george patton. [applause] >> ladies and gentlemen, the president of the
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it works out to 2,200 bullets across omaha beach every second.is almost more bullets in the air than air. the fire was so intense, see the -- so intense, some of the embarked crew did not leave the landing craft at all. machine good bullets killed the first four -- gun bullets killed the first four men and smacked clinging off the wall, kicking up water and serve. the soldiers just froze. and the navy cox minette this ter -- on the stern said, out, i have to go get another load! and they did. the germans had artillery too, of course, and it was pretty busy, blowing up the landing boats and the larger lct's. landing craft tank, as opposed to the lst, landing ship tank, and lsi's, landing ship infantry. and as they did, even if they were successful in depositing their men and equipment ashore, they were blown up right there along the beach. what that meant was that the beachfront itself was crowded with smashed up and burning ships and vehicles. it looked like a maritime junkyard. and that meant the landing craft in the second wave and the third wa
it works out to 2,200 bullets across omaha beach every second.is almost more bullets in the air than air. the fire was so intense, see the -- so intense, some of the embarked crew did not leave the landing craft at all. machine good bullets killed the first four -- gun bullets killed the first four men and smacked clinging off the wall, kicking up water and serve. the soldiers just froze. and the navy cox minette this ter -- on the stern said, out, i have to go get another load! and they did....
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. >> in 2014 president barack obama visited the normandy american cemetery above omaha beach to recognize the 70th anniversary of d-day. he expressed attitude to the soldiers that served and spoke about his grandfather who served under general george patton. >> ladies and gentlemen, the president of the united states of america, barack obama. [speaking french] [applause] pres. obama: to the people of france, friends, family, our veterans. if prayer were made of sound, the skies over england that night would have deafened the world. captains pilots tapped their gauges. commanders poured over maps fully aware that for all the months of meticulous planning, everything could go wrong. the winds, the tides, the element of surprise, above all, the audacious bet that what waited on the other of the channel would compel men not to shrink away, but to charge ahead. fresh faced g.i.s rubbed trinkets, kissed pictures of sweethearts, checked and rechecked their equipment. god, asked one, give me guts. in the pre-dawn hours, planes rumbled down runways, gliders with paratroopers went through the sky.
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like the soldiers of omaha beach, we cannot stand still. we cannot stay safe by doing so. avoiding today's problems would be our own generation's appeasements. for just as freedom has a price, it also has a purpose, and its name is progress. today, our mission is to expand freedom's reach forward; to test the full potential of each of our own citizens; to strengthen our families, our faith, and our communities; to fight indifference and intolerance; to keep our nation strong; and to light the lives of those still dwelling in the darkness of undemocratic rule. our parents did that and more; we must do nothing less. they struggled in war so that we might strive in peace. we know that progress is not inevitable. but neither was victory upon these beaches. now, as then, the inner voice tells us to stand up and move forward. now, as then, free people must choose. 50 years ago, the first allied soldiers to land here in normandy came not from the sea but from the sky. they were ll the jump. deep in the darkness, they descended upon these fields to light beacons for the airborne a
like the soldiers of omaha beach, we cannot stand still. we cannot stay safe by doing so. avoiding today's problems would be our own generation's appeasements. for just as freedom has a price, it also has a purpose, and its name is progress. today, our mission is to expand freedom's reach forward; to test the full potential of each of our own citizens; to strengthen our families, our faith, and our communities; to fight indifference and intolerance; to keep our nation strong; and to light the...
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beach. in the first wave of the landing here at omaha, one unit suffered 91% casualties. as general omar bradley later wrote, six hours after the landings, we held only 10 yards of beach. a british commando unit had half taking the town of st. aubin. a d-day veteran remembers, the only thing that made me feel good was to look around and try to find somebody who looked more scared than i felt. that man was hard to find. at all the beaches and landing grounds of d-day, men saw some images they would spend a lifetime preferring to forget. one soldier carries the memory of three paratroopers dead and hanging from telephone poles like a horrible crucifixion scene. all who fought saw images of pain and death, raw and relentless.e men of d-day also d scenes they would proudly and faithfully recount, scenes of daring and self-giving that went beyond anything the army or the country could ask. they remember men like technician 5th grade john pinder, jr., whose job was to deliver vital radio equipment
beach. in the first wave of the landing here at omaha, one unit suffered 91% casualties. as general omar bradley later wrote, six hours after the landings, we held only 10 yards of beach. a british commando unit had half taking the town of st. aubin. a d-day veteran remembers, the only thing that made me feel good was to look around and try to find somebody who looked more scared than i felt. that man was hard to find. at all the beaches and landing grounds of d-day, men saw some images they...
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june 16, 1944, lst landed on omaha beach delivering tanks, troops, and supplies.he ship, they landed in portsmouth and resumed resupply missions. they earned a degree in chemical engineering had a long career at the atomic energy commission. [applause] retired army colonel frank cohen was joined -- was born in germany, 19 25, escaping to the u.s. with his parents at the age of 13. he served in the battle of the bulge, in the rhineland central europe and pains meeting russians at the alder river. he later served as a guard for nazi prisoners tried in the second nuremberg trial. he has served in the military for 35 years including tours in korea and vietnam that was before retiring from his role as chief of staff of the military district in washington. [applause] with us in spirit are all of our world war ii veterans, including our dear friend the late hermann site check, who landed -- syche k, who landed on d-day. we are grateful to have his family with us, along with all of our veterans. please, remain seated while we prepare for the visual wreathlaying at the fre
june 16, 1944, lst landed on omaha beach delivering tanks, troops, and supplies.he ship, they landed in portsmouth and resumed resupply missions. they earned a degree in chemical engineering had a long career at the atomic energy commission. [applause] retired army colonel frank cohen was joined -- was born in germany, 19 25, escaping to the u.s. with his parents at the age of 13. he served in the battle of the bulge, in the rhineland central europe and pains meeting russians at the alder...
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my c 47 landed on omaha beach.ugh a number of planes were shot down that particular danger was not very worrisome at the time. our real concern was to get those wounded boys on the plane into the hospital. we came in low, landed on perforated steel planking that had been placed on the sand. the engines were revving as letters were pushed through the door and we were back in the air before several of the litters were even properly hung up. the boys i brought back to england were injured horribly. but not one of them on any of my flights died en route. not one of them. other nurses were not so fortunate. [applause] >> president franklin delano's roosevelt's prayer for d-day 6 june 1944. almighty god, our son and his bride of our nation, this day has set up on a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity. lead them straight and true, give strength to their arms, stillness to their heart, steadfastness in their faith. these men are trod
my c 47 landed on omaha beach.ugh a number of planes were shot down that particular danger was not very worrisome at the time. our real concern was to get those wounded boys on the plane into the hospital. we came in low, landed on perforated steel planking that had been placed on the sand. the engines were revving as letters were pushed through the door and we were back in the air before several of the litters were even properly hung up. the boys i brought back to england were injured...
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later, an international ceremony taking place on omaha beach. president biden will be there as well. he is also going to be back in normandy tomorrow, speaking again in another speech that you can watch here on c-span. until he begins his address, we are taking your phone calls. this is michael in richmond indiana. good morning you are next. caller: yes, sir. i would like to remember my father-in-law, third battalion 18th infantry, was in the second wave at 10:30. landon on -- landed on omaha beach. he survived the war. he went act to normandy in 2009. took three days to get him down to the beach where the first division memorial was. he was on the lci. the ramp got cut in half. he was a flamethrower man. dumped his flamethrower. made it to the beach. picked up the first in one that he could find on his way to the top of the bluff. one buddy on his left, one buddy on his right. they were both killed. them's the ones what's name is on the memorial where we took him down to the beach to see. one of the stories that he told me, he went through some
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the international ceremony for the 80th anniversary of d-day landings at omaha beach. on this day in 1944 more than 160,000 troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of french shoreline. they took the fight to germany's nazi forces. to this day it remains the largest seaborne invasion in history widely regarded as the moment allied forces began turning the tide in world war ii. many heads of state and world leaders are now attending this ceremony. that's what is playing out on the left side of your screen. today, including president biden, you will see others who you recognize and, of course, the president of the republic of france is there along with his wife, the macrons, we'll take you there when the ceremony begins. there is a lot to get to today and with this in the forefront, so much history, so much forged in the name of freedom and our fighters at the forefront, too. we honor them, we thank them, we keep them in our minds this hour and we will cover this the moment it begins. there is a reenactment of those warriors showing up on omaha beach that is unmatched. we h
the international ceremony for the 80th anniversary of d-day landings at omaha beach. on this day in 1944 more than 160,000 troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of french shoreline. they took the fight to germany's nazi forces. to this day it remains the largest seaborne invasion in history widely regarded as the moment allied forces began turning the tide in world war ii. many heads of state and world leaders are now attending this ceremony. that's what is playing out on the left side of your...
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the largest seaborne invasion in history returned to the sands of omaha beach to commemorate and reflect on that momentous de 80 years ago. when they stormed out of landing craft or parachute it out of transport planes. to turn the tide of history . while the guests of honor made it through the battle and went on to live remarkably long lives, many of their comrades in arms were killed on the beach by hitler's army. show grow, not old, as we that's old lift to chrome age. so no, we're is of, no of the is condemned at the going down the sun. and in the morning we will remember them. we will remember that a group of us veterans received frances highest order of merit. the legion of honor, from friendship president emanuel my chrome for their bravery. here you came to join your thoughts with the own soldiers and to make friends a free nation. and you all back here today. at home. if i may say, not. com announced after the ceremony, the french were delivered mirage fighter jets to crane and train pilots to fly them in cranium, president, florida, muse zalinski joined to the other leaders gat
the largest seaborne invasion in history returned to the sands of omaha beach to commemorate and reflect on that momentous de 80 years ago. when they stormed out of landing craft or parachute it out of transport planes. to turn the tide of history . while the guests of honor made it through the battle and went on to live remarkably long lives, many of their comrades in arms were killed on the beach by hitler's army. show grow, not old, as we that's old lift to chrome age. so no, we're is of, no...
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cemetery at omaha beach, they have rested here for years.ns of 9386 service men andomen, 307 of which are unknowns. three are congressional medal honor recipients, and four of the fallen buried here are women. also buried here, side by se, af brothers. many of the soldiers buried here died a short distance on the beaches of normandy. it was a german veteran of the fighting in normandy who said it. but it stands for all of the fallen, both sides. we were all so young and so many died. ■ómy name is jared frederick and instructor of history at penn altoona. and i'm
cemetery at omaha beach, they have rested here for years.ns of 9386 service men andomen, 307 of which are unknowns. three are congressional medal honor recipients, and four of the fallen buried here are women. also buried here, side by se, af brothers. many of the soldiers buried here died a short distance on the beaches of normandy. it was a german veteran of the fighting in normandy who said it. but it stands for all of the fallen, both sides. we were all so young and so many died. ■ómy...
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onjuno beach and us troops landing just behind where the stage is here on omaha beach.urvived, commemorating what happened today 80 years on is an important event, something about these men and women have travelled many miles to be able to do. the us president and his wife arrived earlier on air force one. they greeted veterans individually later, presenting them with a commemorative coin. before making their way to meet president emmanuel macron, the flyby, and then here to the commemoration event. it's a cross—party event, there are members of both parties, democrats and republicans. at this event today. representing both sides of the house.
onjuno beach and us troops landing just behind where the stage is here on omaha beach.urvived, commemorating what happened today 80 years on is an important event, something about these men and women have travelled many miles to be able to do. the us president and his wife arrived earlier on air force one. they greeted veterans individually later, presenting them with a commemorative coin. before making their way to meet president emmanuel macron, the flyby, and then here to the commemoration...
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we can to what happened when the boys from america reached omaha beach. by daybreak. blood soaked the water. bombs broke the sky. thousands of paratroopers had dropped into the wrong landing sites. thousands of rounds, bit into entire companies where the men fell in minutes. house, beach had earned its name. by 8:30 a.m. general omar bradley expected our troops to be a mile inland. 6 hours after the landings, he wrote, we held only ten yards of beach. in this age of instant commentary, the invasion would have swiftly and roundly been declared, as it was by one officer. a debacle. but such a race to judgment would not have taken into account the courage of free men. success may not come with rushing speed. president roosevelt would say that night, but we shall return again and again. and paratroopers fought through the countryside to find one another. rangers pulled themselves over those cliffs to silence nazi guns tth west. americans took utah beach with relative ease to the east. the british tore through the coast. fueled by the fury of five years of bombs over londo
we can to what happened when the boys from america reached omaha beach. by daybreak. blood soaked the water. bombs broke the sky. thousands of paratroopers had dropped into the wrong landing sites. thousands of rounds, bit into entire companies where the men fell in minutes. house, beach had earned its name. by 8:30 a.m. general omar bradley expected our troops to be a mile inland. 6 hours after the landings, he wrote, we held only ten yards of beach. in this age of instant commentary, the...
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cemetery at omaha beach, they have rested here for years. the remains of 9386 service men and women, 307 of which are unknowns. three are congressional medal honor recipients, and four of the fallen buried here are women. also buried here, side by side, a father and son and 33 pairs of brothers. many of the soldiers buried here died a short distance on the beaches of normandy. it was a german veteran of the fighting in normandy who said it. but it stands for all of the fallen, both sides. we were all so young and so many died. my name is jared frederick and instructor of history at penn altoona. and i'm also a re-enactor with the furious fourth war two living history group. and we are here at army heritage days at the us army heritage and education in carlisle, pelv
cemetery at omaha beach, they have rested here for years. the remains of 9386 service men and women, 307 of which are unknowns. three are congressional medal honor recipients, and four of the fallen buried here are women. also buried here, side by side, a father and son and 33 pairs of brothers. many of the soldiers buried here died a short distance on the beaches of normandy. it was a german veteran of the fighting in normandy who said it. but it stands for all of the fallen, both sides. we...
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another one sent to omaha beach to assist.were faced with and the bravery they exempted on drve exemplified on d-day. . iant to thank my colleague, mr. moore, for us to remember thosently and give us an opportunity to continue to tell the stories of these great americans. may god bless each of those soldiers, their families, and may god bless america. and i yield back. mr. moore: thank you, mr. aderholt. at this recognize mr. westerman from arizona. ■sdç mr. westerman: i want to thank the gentleman from alabama for or tonight, mr. moore, and as we reflect on 80 years since the invasion of d-day, it's my honor to get to read an account from rert hear . what i'm about to share, it says, the following is my transcription of the d-day related section of my■] father's flight officer harland orr's pilot log, i'm clarence c. burton, his only child. invasion started, over 80 holes in my glider. germans were shooting many tows. best pal buck jackson was killed after releasing over enemy territory. knocked down three times in landing, m
another one sent to omaha beach to assist.were faced with and the bravery they exempted on drve exemplified on d-day. . iant to thank my colleague, mr. moore, for us to remember thosently and give us an opportunity to continue to tell the stories of these great americans. may god bless each of those soldiers, their families, and may god bless america. and i yield back. mr. moore: thank you, mr. aderholt. at this recognize mr. westerman from arizona. ■sdç mr. westerman: i want to thank the...
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today, president macron hosted a centrepiece event close to omaha beach.presidentjoe biden warned that democracy in europe was once again under threat, in the wake of russia's invasion of ukraine. earlier, at the new british national memorial at gold beach, a service of commemoration. the king laid a wreath for the fallen. and alongside the solemn ceremonies, it's also been a chance for attendees to meet and speak with the guests of honour, the veterans themselves, each of whom played such an important part in one of the defining days in european history. our correspondent daniela relph looks back now at the day's events. bagpipes memories fade. the living testimonies dwindle. but at dawn today, on the beaches of normandy, they remembered. making their own 80th anniversary normandy landing, a group of royal marines, wading ashore as those before them had done in 1944. but these are now peaceful waters, thanks to the sacrifices made on d—day. archive: this is it, | they're on the beach. few truly understood the onslaught they'd face. young men, thrust into
today, president macron hosted a centrepiece event close to omaha beach.presidentjoe biden warned that democracy in europe was once again under threat, in the wake of russia's invasion of ukraine. earlier, at the new british national memorial at gold beach, a service of commemoration. the king laid a wreath for the fallen. and alongside the solemn ceremonies, it's also been a chance for attendees to meet and speak with the guests of honour, the veterans themselves, each of whom played such an...
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just got a glimpse there of the beach, one of the beaches, that is omaha beach, one of the five beachest macron as the host. presidentjoe biden alongside him. they speak french just seeing some of the opening of the event. we will bring you a translation very shortly of that. just some archive pictures to remind everybody the threat that europe faced in those dark days. speaks french just a reminder, you are looking at the international memorial ceremony at omaha beach in normandy. where world leaders and prince william are commemorating the 80th anniversary of d—day. veterans there, world leaders there, president zelensky of ukraine is there as well with his wife as well. and they have all been stressing the importance of the need to remember what happened 80 years ago, not to let it fade into history but to tell the stories and retell the stories of the veterans, the survivors and to talk about and discuss the sacrifice that was made in the battle between democracy and dictatorship. between civilisation and tyranny. speaks french singing speaks french they whistle they continue to whi
just got a glimpse there of the beach, one of the beaches, that is omaha beach, one of the five beachest macron as the host. presidentjoe biden alongside him. they speak french just seeing some of the opening of the event. we will bring you a translation very shortly of that. just some archive pictures to remind everybody the threat that europe faced in those dark days. speaks french just a reminder, you are looking at the international memorial ceremony at omaha beach in normandy. where world...
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at omaha beach 80 years ago. at the start of the de d-day invasion that ultimately lead to the liberation of france and the world from hitler and the nazis ahead here, president biden's message to america's allies from the hallowed shores of normandy plus filmmaker, legendary filmmaker ken burns joins us to talk about the historical significance of this day there's no war, so hateful war between kin bloody war between tracks house of the dragon streaming, excuse sibley on macs, its appearance. yeah. >> let me nice going though. nothing like a little confidence boost to help ease you back into the dating scene. that includes having a smile you feel good about fortunately, aspen dental specializes in dentures and implants made just for you and with flexible financing, you don't need to sacrifice quality work for price that fits your budget at $0 down plus 0% interest. if paid in full and 18 months. helping our patients, but their best mile for it it's one more way has been dental is eager corner rose sparks enginee
at omaha beach 80 years ago. at the start of the de d-day invasion that ultimately lead to the liberation of france and the world from hitler and the nazis ahead here, president biden's message to america's allies from the hallowed shores of normandy plus filmmaker, legendary filmmaker ken burns joins us to talk about the historical significance of this day there's no war, so hateful war between kin bloody war between tracks house of the dragon streaming, excuse sibley on macs, its appearance....
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he was a black medic on omaha beach. why is his story important here?to me, one of the most fascinating characters of this book. he is a medic with the only black combat unit that lands on d-day and is wounded before he even gets to shore and spends 30 hours on omaha beach treating the wounded before he is evacuated himself. he's one of what turns out to be a small handful of black soldiers in world war ii who are considered for the medal of honor, but amid the systemic racism of the segregated military in that moment, not a single black soldier in world war ii receives the medal of honor. and it's only been this week for the 80th anniversary that he has been awarded a very long overdue distinguished service cross, which is the nation's second highest award for combat valor. amna: garrett, it's also astonishing to weigh what this entire generation, the greatest generation, carried with them for 80 years and, in many cases, never talked about. there's one line from a member of the 3rd canadian division, a lieutenant reg weeks, who you quote in here. he s
he was a black medic on omaha beach. why is his story important here?to me, one of the most fascinating characters of this book. he is a medic with the only black combat unit that lands on d-day and is wounded before he even gets to shore and spends 30 hours on omaha beach treating the wounded before he is evacuated himself. he's one of what turns out to be a small handful of black soldiers in world war ii who are considered for the medal of honor, but amid the systemic racism of the segregated...
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there were bodies floating in the water. >> they call that beach omaha. >> reporter: omaha beach wasand deadliest wave of landings. for most of the young men sent to free europe, this was their first sight of france. for 2,400 of them, it was also their last as they were mowed down by german guns here on omaha beach. >> walking amongst the crosses always very calming, especially as you start reading the name and the ages. and they came from everywhere, and you start looking at the people who world war ii for them didn't last six hours. they'd come off the boats. they died. >> reporter: scott dejar dan is superintendent at the normandy american cemetery where 9,388 white marblehead stones bear witness to the huge loss of life on june 6th and the days immediately afterwards. the most recent headstone was placed just two years ago when the remains of pilot william mcgowan were moved here from a local graveyard. before that, his name had been among the 1,500 on the wall of the missing. just a handful of american veterans are expected to attend this year's commemoration ceremonies. most a
there were bodies floating in the water. >> they call that beach omaha. >> reporter: omaha beach wasand deadliest wave of landings. for most of the young men sent to free europe, this was their first sight of france. for 2,400 of them, it was also their last as they were mowed down by german guns here on omaha beach. >> walking amongst the crosses always very calming, especially as you start reading the name and the ages. and they came from everywhere, and you start looking at...
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omaha beach, are still so vivid. watched it going on. and it wasn't it wasn't very nice to actually watch these kids . and they were kids. they kids. and they were kids. they were young. i was 19 at the time. these kids were younger than me. i know they were, we we've all heard of the brash america you . boy, oh, boy, were america you. boy, oh, boy, were we pleased. they were like that . we pleased. they were like that. every time i talk to somebody about d—day, i'm there . i'm about d—day, i'm there. i'm there on d—day. watch these young american rangers tried to get into the. so some of them were killed before they even got off. they were small craft. >> as george says, every time he talks about d—day, he's back there 80 years ago. and he and his comrades that are on board that ferry heading to normandy will lay a wreath just off the coast of normandy at 1:00 this afternoon before several days of commemorations. >> oh. thank you. moving. thank you. sophie it's what real men look like, isn't it? >> oh, what a moving
omaha beach, are still so vivid. watched it going on. and it wasn't it wasn't very nice to actually watch these kids . and they were kids. they kids. and they were kids. they were young. i was 19 at the time. these kids were younger than me. i know they were, we we've all heard of the brash america you . boy, oh, boy, were america you. boy, oh, boy, were we pleased. they were like that . we pleased. they were like that. every time i talk to somebody about d—day, i'm there . i'm about d—day,...
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[applause] >> john robert "bob" lauder, company, 29th division, omaha beach.ed spaces of the landing craft and were lowered into the sea. the channel was extremely rough, and it was not long before we had to help crafts pumped by bailing water with our helmets. spray blew in. see the battleship texas firing is 14-inch guns into the coastline. in minutes, the giant swell from the recoil of those guns nearly slumped us and then added to the sickness and misery. about 200 or 300 yards from sh■ore, we encountered artillery fire. the craft receded, plowing through the choppy water as far as it could go. my thinking as we approached the beach was that if this book did not hurry up and get us in, i would die from seasickness. as we approached the beach, the ramp was lowered. artillery shells exploded on land and in the water. unseen snipers concealed in the clips were shooting down at individuals, causing screams for those being hit. the all around me, dedmanloated in the water along with live men who acted as if they were dead. the germans could not tell which was w
[applause] >> john robert "bob" lauder, company, 29th division, omaha beach.ed spaces of the landing craft and were lowered into the sea. the channel was extremely rough, and it was not long before we had to help crafts pumped by bailing water with our helmets. spray blew in. see the battleship texas firing is 14-inch guns into the coastline. in minutes, the giant swell from the recoil of those guns nearly slumped us and then added to the sickness and misery. about 200 or 300...
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garrett: so, the title actually comes from a german defender at omaha beach, and it's his reaction toker and looking out at, what is all of a sudden to him, this sea packed with the allied ships as the invasion arrives off the coast of normandy. and i think to me, what the title captures in some ways is the audacity of this operation. this is in many ways, i think, the most audacious human endeavor we have ever seen and probably may ever see in the rest of history as well. a allied combatants on the move, on d-day, the largest armada in the history of the world. 7000 ships crossing the channel overnight. and completely surprising the germans. the right up until the last minute, the secrecy of this event holds. amna: there are stories from voices who are forever etched in history, churchill, eisenhower, and the likes. but honestly, some of the most compelling lines in stories come from people whose names we've never heard of before. there's private first class george alex, who is a paratrooper, dropped into normandy just six hours ahead of the invasion. you quote him here in that momen
garrett: so, the title actually comes from a german defender at omaha beach, and it's his reaction toker and looking out at, what is all of a sudden to him, this sea packed with the allied ships as the invasion arrives off the coast of normandy. and i think to me, what the title captures in some ways is the audacity of this operation. this is in many ways, i think, the most audacious human endeavor we have ever seen and probably may ever see in the rest of history as well. a allied combatants...