Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy 80 years ago, as reported by WIAT.
As per the Eisenhower Presidential Library, the D-Day invasion stands as the biggest amphibious attack in the history of warfare. Alabama played a significant role in defending the nation on that fateful day.
Ryan Blocker, museum collections coordinator at the Alabama Department of Archives, praised Alabama’s offerings, stating, “That’s the remarkable aspect of what Alabama provides – not just its soldiers, but also its industry.”
According to Blocker, D-Day marked the start of the end of World War II. Notably, the Alabama-made floating smoke pot was among the weapons utilized during the operation. This device proved to be effective in hindering the enemy’s vision, as it limited their ability to see through the smoke.
Blocker revealed that Alabama played a significant role in the creation of the smoke screen during the D-Day invasion. He shared that out of the million floating pots produced for this purpose, the majority of them were manufactured in Alabama.
During 2010-11, Zell Railey was deployed to Afghanistan as part of the 101st Airborne Division. Interestingly enough, the same division was responsible for securing bridges and canals during the historic D-Day invasion.
Expressing his gratitude, he mentioned feeling honored to have served in a distinguished unit.
Railey explained that in the military, there’s a popular saying that goes, “No plan survives contact with the enemy.” This means that even the most well-thought-out plans can fall apart when put to the test. Despite this, soldiers still plan and prepare as best they can to ensure that they are able to successfully carry out their mission.
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