![]() In his speech to Allied Forces on the eve of D-Day, June 6, 1944, Supreme Allied Commander Europe General Dwight David Eisenhower praised those involved and hinted at the problems to be faced associated with such an undertaking. Good Luck! And let us beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking. We will accept nothing less than full victory. I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to victory! Our home fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. ![]() The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man to man. DNDÄ«ut this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. HMCS Wakesiu, a frigate, was among the RCN ships to participate in D-Day. ![]() Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened he will fight savagely. ![]() In company with our brave Allies and brothers in arms on other fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world. The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you. Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark on a great crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. ![]() DND/PUBLIC ARCHIVES CANADA The Royal Canadian Navy and D-Day The view from LCI (L) 306 of the 2nd Canadian (262nd RN) Flotilla shows ships of Force J en route to France on D-Day. ![]()
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