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Originally Posted by Fbomb
WW2 began in 1939.
Soviets fought Nazi since 1941. By the time D-day happen Reds were taking over Poland and kicking German's ass all over Eastern front. Little bit of history for you, son. |
Good point. Most of the American firepower, manpower, and resources were in the Pacific Theater fighting the Japanese. Most of the heavy lifting in the European Theater was done by the Soviet Red Army.
Not to diminish D-Day and everything--it was a momentous day. However, I'm making the point above for perspective.