More Than A Victory
The bloody battles of D-Day marked the beginning of the end of the war in the Pacific. Many people’s lives were changed as a result of the brave men who fought in the invasion. It also had an impact on the public’s perception of soldiers. They viewed them as heroes in their eyes. This is especially true for one particular young boy. Bernard Marie was a five-year-old child living in Normandy when the war began on June 6, 1944. He recalls how he and his friends were unable to enjoy themselves on the beaches prior to the invasions. “Mother couldn’t put her faith in anyone.” As a result, I considered anyone wearing a uniform to be a bad guy.
More Than a Victory
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