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Post Card of Genereral Eisenhower addressing American paratoopers
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.
Artifact Information
Date Created:
June 5, 1944
Created By:
U.S. Army
Primary Source Type:
3D
Original or Replica:
Replica
Time Frame:
The General
Program:
Attic Artifacts: 101st Airborne
Collection:
IKEducation