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Dive into the world of Robert Warner, a courageous paratrooper who participated in the Normandy invasion on D-Day. This account captures his journey from preparing for the assault to jumping into battle over the French shores. Discover his personal registration card, the platoon he jumped with, and the harrowing moments of combat as they faced Axis forces. Experience the aftermath of the battle, where he recounts both the celebration of victory and the sobering duty of carrying the fallen. Explore his discharge commemorating his bravery.
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D-Day From the view of paratrooper Robert Warner
This is me right before our assault on the shores of Normandy, France on D-Day. This is what got me into being a paratrooper. This is my registration card for the U.S. air force
There were a lot of paratroopers This was the platoon of solders that I jumped with. This is us jumping out over the shores of France, to attack against the Axis forces.
This is the view out of the plane when we jumped As soon as we landed we were in the thick of battle unfortunately we weren't the only things being dropped from planes.
This is me after the battle, celebrating by declaring the shores of France ours This is the Axis forces surrendering This is me after I had to carry the dead off of the battle field
This is a article I found that was about our storming of France This is the discharge that I received after my actions on the shores of Normandy, France
My Sources • Google images • www.ww2-airborne.us/units