Eisenhower Took Responsibility
It was not guaranteed that “Operation Neptune” would be a success. If something had gone horribly wrong, Ike might have been forced to order a complete withdrawal. It was written in a proclamation that if the invasion failed, he intended to release the prisoners. “I made the decision to attack at this time and location based on the best information available at the time,” the statement read. The troops, the air force, and the Navy did everything they could with their bravery and dedication to duty. If there is any blame or fault attached to the attempt, it is entirely my fault.
Eisenhower Took Responsibility
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