Today 06-06-06

[Enigma]

I know a lot of people are scared or anxious about today being 666, but lets not forget what happened 62 years ago today. 06-06-44 yes D-day. The day Western Allied forces were landing on the beaches of Normandy, France to liberate mainland Europe from the Nazi occupation. Lets all take a moment to remember all the people who gave the ultimate sacrifice.

Here are a few good link if you want to read more about D-day
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D-day
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Normandy
http://www.dday.org/
http://www.britannica.com/dday

[OldSchoolin86]

I have to laugh because 6/6/6 was 2000 yrs ago! People can find almost anything to worry about.

[Mobular]

06-06-06...It's Worldwide Slayer Day! Listen to Slayer all day full blast!
http://www.nationaldayofslayer.org/

[Dammit!]

06-06-06...It's Worldwide Slayer Day! Listen to Slayer all day full blast!
http://www.nationaldayofslayer.org/

Sounds like a plan! :beer :twisted:

[250r'en +TCB]

Enigma is right...... June 6, 1944 operation overlord took place. I think I'll watch saving private ryan to sommemorate this day of days!!!

If anyone can answer this question you will have my utmost respect!: What did the D in D-day stand for???? (I know I'm curous to see if any of you do)
PM the answer!
-Devin

[firefirefire90]

The terms D-Day and H-Hour are used for the day and hour on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. They designate day and hour for an operation when the actual day and hour have not yet been determined or announced. The letters are derived from the words for which they stand, "D" for the day of the invasion and "H" for the hour the operation actually begins.

When used in combination with figures and plus or minus signs, these terms indicate the length of time preceding or following a specific action. Thus, H-3 means 3 hours before H-hour, and D+3 means 3 days after D-day. H+75 minutes means H-hour plus 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Planning papers for large-scale operations are made up in detail long before, specific dates are set. Phased orders are planned for execution on D-Day or H-Hour minus or plus a certain number of days, hours, or minutes.

According to the *Edited*.S. Army's Center of Military History, the earliest known use of these terms is in Field Order Number 9, First Army, American Expeditionary Forces. It is dated September 7, 1918: "The first Army will attack at H hour on D day with the object of forcing the evacuation of the St. Mihiel Salient."

D-Day for the invasion of Normandy was set for June 5, 1944, but it actually occurred on June 6. Therefore, D-Day, as it applies to Overlord, is June 6, 1944.



:Bounce What prize do i get for winning? Lol VERY Good links Enigma...awesome stuff! :beer

[Dammit!]

:Bounce What prize do i get for winning? :beer

You won a mint 250R for being able to use google. However you have to forfeit the trike for failing to follow instructions. :lol:

[250r'en +TCB]

You won a mint 250R for being able to use google.

I don't know if he used it or not, but thats the problem with the internet I guess.....
I want to ask one question that really separates the men from the boys!!! But agian whats the point when somebody can just google it.....

Oh well maybe I'll save it for TF 09 when I will finally show up!!!:lol: :beer
-Devin

[firefirefire90]

don't worry i did not google it...i looked it up from one of Enigma's sites..actually i think it was www.Dday.org

[Bryan Raffa]

06-06-06...It's Worldwide Slayer Day! Listen to Slayer all day full blast!
http://www.nationaldayofslayer.org/


WOOT!!!!!!!:w00t: RAINING BLOOD!!!!! ANGEL OF DEATH!!!!:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[ATC crazy]

don't worry i did not google it...i looked it up from one of Enigma's sites..actually i think it was www.Dday.org


My mom is the site manager up there :cool: