Quote Originally Posted by Powderfinger View Post
I saw a programme recently about the Higgins boats being made in New Orleans. It was not something I was previously aware of. I have visited Omaha Beach a couple of times. A narrow beach with high cliffs over it. I am not surprised it was so difficult to capture and cost so many lives. Pointe Du Hoc is also a fantastic place to see.
My uncle piloted one and didn't know that they were, until many years later when I showed him a newspaper article telling the story.

Jim