Today Is the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day: Do You Know What the "D" Stands For?

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To military historians, millions of Americans, Europeans and especially the survivors and families of those who fought in World War II, June 6, 1944, is known solely as D-Day a day widely recognized as a turning point in World War II.

On the morning of the historic day, a coordinated assault was launched involving more than 160,000 Allied fighters storming the beaches of Normandy, France.

Success on D-Day was critical to an Allied win over n**i Germany. But, what does it mean? What does the D in D-Day stand for?

Could the D stand for decision, doomsday or even death?

While there is not complete agreement on the answer to the question, a couple of generally accepted explanations lead all possible answers.

The World War II Museum in New Orleans offers clarity on the topic citing author Stephen Ambroses D-Day, June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of World War II:

Time magazine reported on June 12 [1944] that as far as the U.S. Army can determine, the first use of D for Day, H for Hour was in Field Order No. 8, of the First Army, A.E.F., issued on Sept. 20, 1918, which read, The First Army will attack at H-Hour on D-Day with the object of forcing the evacuation of the St. Mihiel salient.

According to Time, the D in D-Day merely means day.

Could it be that simple? Perhaps. Perhaps not.

Another book, War Slang from Paul Dickson, offers the following accounts for consideration:

Many explanations have been given for the meaning of D-Day, June 6, 1944, the day the Allies invaded Normandy from England during World War II. The Army has said that it is simply an alliteration, as in H-Hour. Others say the first D in the word also stands for day, the term a code designation. The French maintain the D means disembarkation, still others say debarkation, and the more poetic insist D-Day is short for day of decision. When someone wrote to General Eisenhower in 1964 asking for an explanation, his executive assistant Brigadier General Robert Schultz answered: General Eisenhower asked me to respond to your letter. Be advised that any amphibious operation has a departed date; therefore the shortened term D-Day is used.

The short answer here, the D in D-Day could mean day, departure, disembarkation, debarkation or day of decision.

The only real agreement on D-Day is the fact the invasion forever changed the course of WWII.

Need to more about the events of D-Day? You can follow a timeline of the invasion on Twitter.

Follow the author of this story on Twitter and Facebook:

Source: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/06/06/today-is-the-72nd-anniversary-of-d-day-do-you-know-what-the-d-stands-for/

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FDR"s D-Day prayer recited on Senate floor

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WASHINGTON (AP) The Senate has marked the 72nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion with a recitation of the prayer that President Franklin Roosevelt led that day in a nationwide radio broadcast.

Ohio Senator Rob Portman read the prayer, in which FDR asked G*d to protect the American and allied troops storming n**i-controlled France, declaring that with thy blessing we shall prevail over the unholy forces of our enemy.

Portman sponsored legislation signed into law two years ago that will make Roosevelts D-Day prayer part of the World War II memorial in Washington.

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277-w-35-(Steve Coleman, AP religion editor, with Senator Rob Portman, R-Ohio)The Senate has marked the 72nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion with a recitation of the prayer that President Franklin Roosevelt led that day in a nationwide broadcast. AP Religion Editor Steve Coleman reports. ((opens with sound)) (6 Jun 2016)

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280-a-04-(Senator Rob Portman, R-Ohio, reading part of FDRs D-Day prayer)-forces of our enemy-Sound of Ohio Senator Rob Portman reading part of the D-Day prayer that President Franklin Roosevelt led in a nationwide radio broadcast. ((cut used in wrap)) (6 Jun 2016)

<<CUT *280 (06/06/16) 00:04 "forces of our enemy"

278-a-11-(Senator Rob Portman, R-Ohio, reading part of FDRs D-Day prayer)-a suffering humanity-Sound of Ohio Senator Rob Portman reading part of the D-Day prayer that President Franklin Roosevelt led in a nationwide radio broadcast. ((cut used in wrap)) (6 Jun 2016)

<<CUT *278 (06/06/16) 00:11 "a suffering humanity"

279-a-07-(Senator Rob Portman, R-Ohio, reading part of FDRs D-Day prayer)-our united crusade-Sound of Ohio Senator Rob Portman reading part of the D-Day prayer that President Franklin Roosevelt led in a nationwide radio broadcast. (6 Jun 2016)

<<CUT *279 (06/06/16) 00:07 "our united crusade"

281-a-16-(Senator Rob Portman, R-Ohio, in Senate floor speech)-said that day-Ohio Senator Rob Portman says legislation to make FDRs D-Day prayer a part of Washingtons World War II memorial was signed into law two years ago. ((longer version of cut used in wrap)) (6 Jun 2016)

<<CUT *281 (06/06/16) 00:16 "said that day"

Source: http://wtop.com/dc/2016/06/fdrs-d-day-prayer-recited-on-senate-floor/

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Today Is the 72nd Anniversary of D-Day: Do You Know What the "D" Stands For?

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To military historians, millions of Americans, Europeans and especially the survivors and families of those who fought in World War II, June 6, 1944, is known solely as D-Day a day widely recognized as a turning point in World War II.

On the morning of the historic day, a coordinated assault was launched involving more than 160,000 Allied fighters storming the beaches of Normandy, France.

Success on D-Day was critical to an Allied win over n**i Germany. But, what does it mean? What does the D in D-Day stand for?

Could the D stand for decision, doomsday or even death?

While there is not complete agreement on the answer to the question, a couple of generally accepted explanations lead all possible answers.

The World War II Museum in New Orleans offers clarity on the topic citing author Stephen Ambroses D-Day, June 6, 1944: The Climactic Battle of World War II:

Time magazine reported on June 12 [1944] that as far as the U.S. Army can determine, the first use of D for Day, H for Hour was in Field Order No. 8, of the First Army, A.E.F., issued on Sept. 20, 1918, which read, The First Army will attack at H-Hour on D-Day with the object of forcing the evacuation of the St. Mihiel salient.

According to Time, the D in D-Day merely means day.

Could it be that simple? Perhaps. Perhaps not.

Another book, War Slang from Paul Dickson, offers the following accounts for consideration:

Many explanations have been given for the meaning of D-Day, June 6, 1944, the day the Allies invaded Normandy from England during World War II. The Army has said that it is simply an alliteration, as in H-Hour. Others say the first D in the word also stands for day, the term a code designation. The French maintain the D means disembarkation, still others say debarkation, and the more poetic insist D-Day is short for day of decision. When someone wrote to General Eisenhower in 1964 asking for an explanation, his executive assistant Brigadier General Robert Schultz answered: General Eisenhower asked me to respond to your letter. Be advised that any amphibious operation has a departed date; therefore the shortened term D-Day is used.

The short answer here, the D in D-Day could mean day, departure, disembarkation, debarkation or day of decision.

The only real agreement on D-Day is the fact the invasion forever changed the course of WWII.

Need to more about the events of D-Day? You can follow a timeline of the invasion on Twitter.

Follow the author of this story on Twitter and Facebook:

Source: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2016/06/06/today-is-the-72nd-anniversary-of-d-day-do-you-know-what-the-d-stands-for/

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