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 hope and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you...”
But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41....”
Good luck! And let us beseech the blessing of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.” — Dwight D Eisenhower, June 6th 1944