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Post Card of Genereral Eisenhower addressing American paratoopers

Key Details

Date: June 5, 1944

Created By: U.S. Army

Original or Replica: Replica

Era: The General

Collection: IKEducation

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Photo postcard of General Eisenhower addressing American paratroopers on the eve of D-Day, June 5, 1944. Eisenhower is meeting with US Co. E, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment (Strike) of the 101st Airborne Division. Photo taken at Greenham Common Airfield in England around 8:30 PM. ‘Full Victory, Nothing Less’ is from the Order of the Day that General Eisenhower gave to encourage soldiers as Operation Overlord commenced. Facsimile.

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General Dwight D. Eisenhower speaking with a group of soldiers gathered outdoors, with overlayed text that reads "Victory - Nothing Less!"

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