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| Keywords: Eisenhowerfailurenoticeoverlord.jpg en A note in case of failure by Gen Dwight D Eisenhower June 5 1944 but misdated July 5 http //www archives gov/exhibits/american_originals_iv/images/d_day/eisenhower_note html D Eisenhower June 5 1944 Transcription Our Landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops My decision to attack at this time and place was based upon the best information available The troops the air and the Navy did all that bravery and devotion to duty could do If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone Source T Michael Booth and Duncan Spencer Paratrooper The Life of Gen James M Gavin Schuster Simon New York 1994 ISBN 0-671-73226-9 pages 170 and 171 PD-USGov Documents associated with World War II Dwight Eisenhower in 1944 Invasion of Normandy preparations June 1944 in the Battle of Normandy James M Gavin | ||||
