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What If D-Day Had Been a Disaster?

Dwight D. Eisenhower wrote a note just in case of failure.

Created 17 Aug 2007

Allies Lose Offensive on 6 June 1944

6 Jun 1944

Where: Beaches of Normandy

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According to Almost History by Roger Bruns (page 2), Eisenhower prepared a handwritten note, which he put in his wallet, to be used in case the landing of Allied forces on the beaches of Normandy was a failure. It read:

"Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based upon the best information available. The troops, the air and the Navy did all that Bravery and devotion to duty could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone." 

Updated 20 Aug 2007 (Created 17 Aug 2007)

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