Reflections on D-Day: Strategies and Sacrifices

This chapter reflects on the 81st anniversary of D-Day while recounting personal experiences from the previous year's 80th anniversary trip to Normandy. It explores the complex military strategies, significant sacrifices, and tactical difficulties faced by Allied forces during the invasion, particularly at Omaha Beach. The narrative also highlights the historical context of World War II, emphasizing the urgent need for a second front and the contrasting decision-making approaches of the Axis powers.