First Army and the British 21st Army Group's cooperation on detailed planning was essential to the successful invasion of occupied Europe.

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#DDay marked the largest seaborne invasion in history. It set the stage for the liberation of western Europe from Nazi tyranny and for Allied victory in World War II. #80DaysToDDay
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In June of '44, an M7 Priest of the 2nd Armored Div. moves through the intersection of Holgate St. & the Paris-Cherbourg railway in Carentan.

The 50,000-lb self-propelled howitzer could hit 26 mph on a road or 15 mph cross-country

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During #WWII , recruiting was a primary goal, and though a lot has changed in the past 80 years, we can see how a lot hasn't. 'A lifetime of free education.'

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Ex. Tiger was 1 of a series of large rehearsals for #DDay , which took place in April 1944, on Slapton Sands in Devon, 🇬🇧 A convoy preparing for the landing was attacked by E-boats of Nazi Germany's Kriegsmarine, resulting in the death of at least 749 🇺🇸 servicemen

We continue our countdown to #80DaysToDDay . Units assigned to First Army played specific roles in the mission. The 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion defended the beaches by hoisting tethered balloons to prevent enemy airplanes from strafing Allied Soldiers. U.S. Army U.S. ArmyEURAF

DYK: On #DDay Screaming Eagles were among the first Allied soldiers to set foot in occupied France?

The 101st parachuted into the Cotentin Peninsula to clear the way for the 4th Infantry Division’s landing on Utah Beach. #80daystodday #DDay 80 #ScreamingEagles U.S. Army Europe and Africa

Countdown to #DDay80 begins! 🕒 Follow #80DaystoDDay for insights into our Division's preparation for Operation Overlord. Stay informed, honor the legacy. #LestWeForget

During D-Day, 13 specially recruited and trained Comanche Indians from the #4ID stormed Utah Beach.

PFC Larry Saupitty sent the 1st message in Comanche code. The coded message: “We made a good landing. We landed in the wrong place.”

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Sunday Service was a little different during #WWII ...

As we approach #DDay80 (June 6), please stay tuned for historical tidbits meant to honor those from a bygone era, and recognize today's #Soldiers who are making their way through different times.

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Did you know the average age of Soldiers on #DDay was 26?

As of Sept. 2023, the average age is 28.5, which means today's #Soldier has a lot more in common with yesteryear's Soldier than one might think.

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#80DaystoDDay | The sacrifices made by U.S. Soldiers and our Allies during World War II serve as a reminder of the importance of solidarity in times of adversity. #DutyFirst #WWII80 #WWII80 inEurope #USArmy #BeAllYouCanBe #StrongerTogether

In the lead up to the #DDay not all training went according to plan. Exercise Tiger was a secret training mission planned for 28 April 1944. Two unfortunate incidents occurred, a friendly fire training incident and an attack by German E-boats on the landing craft. #80DaysToDDay

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