General Eisenhower’s Order of the Day
June 5, 1944 Reproduction Document
As commander of Operation Overlord, General Eisenhower recognized the vital importance of the D-Day invasion and the immense sacrifices he was asking Allied troops to make. Before the invasion began, Eisenhower had this order of the day distributed among the invasion force to highlight what was at stake and to inspire his men.
Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration
