Here's what Gen. Eisenhower told his troops before the largest amphibious assault in history

Here’s what Gen. Eisenhower told his troops before the largest amphibious assault in history

On June 5, 1944, 150,000 troops were massed in Southern England waiting to begin the world's largest amphibious assault. The success of D-Day would open a new Allied front against Nazi Germany, leading to the downfall of Hitler and the T…

By Logan Nye

Updated Oct 21, 2020 9:20 PM PDT

On June 5, 1944, 150,000 troops were massed in Southern England waiting to begin the world’s largest amphibious assault.

The success of D-Day would open a new Allied front against Nazi Germany, leading to the downfall of Hitler and the Third Reich. On the eve of the assault, Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower sent the following statement to all troops taking part in the operation. To hear a recording of Eisenhower reading the statement to the troops, check out the video below the letter.