Primary Source Dwight D. Eisenhower, Order of the Day - June 6, 1944
Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Forces:
You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The
eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.
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 oppressed peoples of Europe, and
security for ourselves in a free world.
Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will
fight savagely.
But this is the year 1944. Much has happened zince the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations
have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats. lin open battle, man-to-man. Our air offensive has seriously
reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. 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. The tide has turned. The free men of the world are marching together to
victory
I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty, and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than
full victory
Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking
C. A.P. P. & Comprehension Questions
6 Total Points - 1 pt per question
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Which of the following best describes the context of the above excerpt?
Japanese promote "Asia for Asians
Soviet victories in East called for opening in West
Radar helped thwart German invasion of Britain.