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Grognard:
Additionally:
they were designed for wave action of 12"-18"
on D-Day, they faced waves of 5' - 6'
Kugai:
Yes they were, but even so if you get hit by waves that come from one direction then suddenly hit you from another when you are not expecting it in something that, basically, has poor stability issues and seakeeping capabilities in the first place, it's going to cause you issues - let alone the fact they were launched father out than they should have been, it's no wonder they went under.
Remember, Omaha was the only Beach where none of the assigned DD Tanks in the first wave reached the shore on D-Day.
Grognard:
I know.
D-Day was one of the stories that Gpa didn't mind talking about.
GarandMarine:
--- Quote ---For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an Automatic Rifleman with Company F, 2d Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division (Forward), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM on 21 November 2010. Lance Corporal Carpenter was a member of a platoon-sized coalition force, comprised of two reinforced Marine rifle squads partnered with an Afghan National Army squad. The platoon had established Patrol Base Dakota two days earlier in a small village in the Marjah District in order to disrupt enemy activity and provide security for the local Afghan population. Lance Corporal Carpenter and a fellow Marine were manning a rooftop security position on the perimeter of Patrol Base Dakota when the enemy initiated a daylight attack with hand grenades, one of which landed inside their sandbagged position. Without hesitation and with complete disregard for their own safety, Lance Corporal Carpenter moved toward the grenade in an attempt to shield his fellow Marine from the deadly blast. When the grenade detonated, his body absorbed the brunt of the blast, severely wounding him, but saving the live of his fellow Marine. By his undaunted courage, bold fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of almost certain death, Lance Corporal Carpenter reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service
--- End quote ---
Lance Corporals getting shit done.
jwhouk:
He deserves every damn medal on his chest.
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