The Idlewood Archives: TDTLBU Part Four

"Our sons, pride of this nation, this day have set upon a mighty endeavor, a struggle to preserve our Republic, our religion, and our civilization, and to set free a suffering humanity. They fight not for the lust of conquest. They fight to end conquest. They fight to liberate."

-President Franklin D. Roosevelt

"The eyes of the world are upon you.. The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you. Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped, and battle hardened. He will fight savagely. I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory!"

-General Dwight D. Eisenhower

"God almighty, in a few short hours, we will be in battle with the enemy. We do not join battle afraid. We do not ask favors or indulgence but ask that, if you will, use us as your instrument for the right and an aid in returning peace to the world."

-Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Wolverton

The Duty That Lies Before Us

Part Four

Invading Europe

1944

A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand;

But it shall not come nigh thee.

~Psalm 91:7~