D-Day, June 6, 1944
June 6, 1944 was the day that the free world struck back against German occupation of Europe as American forces stormed the beaches of France in Operation Overlord. As American military exited their landing crafts they were met with a storm of machine gun fire from well fortified German emplacements, the casualties were high and through courage, determination and the sheer will to live the men who comprised the invasion force persevered. The invasion force had assistance from the airborne forces dropped behind the lines prior to the invasion. Casualties were high with thousands of lives lost, but through it all the men who took the war to the doorsteps of Hitler's Germany were determined to win at all costs and they did. Today we look back upon the sacrifices and heroism of these brave souls as we pause to reflect and celebrate their successes. 
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A second visit to France
The elderly American gentleman arrived in Paris by plane. At French Customs, he fumbled for his passport.
"You 'ave been to France before, monsieur?" the customs officer asked sarcastically.
The old gent admitted that he had been to France previously.
"Zen, you should know enough to 'ave your passport ready for inspection.
"The American said, "The last time I was here, I didn't have to show it."
"Impossible. You Americans alwayz 'ave to show your passports on arrival in France!"
The American senior gave the Frenchman a long hard look. Then he quietly explained, "Well, when I came ashore at Omaha Beach on D-Day in '44, I couldn't find any f..king Frenchmen to show it to."
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