Sixty four years ago many young men found their resting place.
Listen to Ike's D-Day message here.
And here is Ike's unused speech that was found by an aide in Ike's shirt pocket.
Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based on the best information available. The troops, the air and the Navy did all that bravery and devotion to duty could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt, it is mine alone.
To quote TR
Bodily vigor is good, and vigor of intellect is even better, but far above is character.
- The Outlook,
March 31, 1900
Here is a copy of Patton's speech that most of use have only heard the movie version.
2 comments:
How cool is it that a commander in chief was ready to take the blame for (potential) failure rather than seeking a scapegoat?
Happy Dad's day too...
Yep, it all goes back to character, which in today's world is a rare thing.
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