Today in World War II History—June 5, 1944
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 by Sarah Sundin
American tank destroyers at the Colosseum, Rome, June 1944 (US Army photo)
B-29 Superfortress (USAF photo)
75 Years Ago—June 5, 1944: Countdown to D-day: at 4:15 am, a more favorable weather report leads Gen. Dwight Eisenhower to order the invasion of Normandy to proceed for June 6: “Okay, let’s go.”
At night, RAF Bomber Command flies 1200 sorties, hitting ten gun batteries in Normandy before dawn on D-day.
US Fifth Army secures Rome; Gen. Mark Clark gives victory speech on Capitoline Hill, and Pope Pius XII addresses GIs in St. Peter’s Square.
First combat mission is flown with B-29 Superfortresses: US 20th Bomber Command sends 98 B-29s from India to bomb Japanese-held Bangkok.
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I love this era in the 1940. Sarah you have written such wonderful historical stories. I can’t wait to read each and every one of your books. I hope I get a chance to win this fabulous prize from you ????
Hi Sarah…
I’m so glad that your announcement came out on the 75th anniversary of D-Day; and this country is remembering. Saw some great responses on t.v. news channels. Mostly though, I count on your wonderful contributions to a love of our country’s history. Thank you! This is a stunning cover–tell Revell they’ve done a splendid job.