World War II veteran reads D-Day letter at Normandy ceremony
D-Day veteran Arthur Rose shares a wartime letter from Normandy’s 82nd ceremony See his vivid account of the invasion’s fear, chaos, and gratitude
World War II veteran Arthur Rose read a letter he wrote shortly after DDay during a ceremony in Normandy, France, marking the 82nd anniversary of the Allied landings.
In the letter, Rose described the uncertainty and tension surrounding the invasion, saying he felt a mix of nervousness and expectation before the operation began. He recalled the rough sea crossing, the first aborted landing attempt, and the return to harbor before the invasion resumed.
Rose then read about the scale of the operation near the French coast, where landing craft, ships, and supplies supported the Allied advance. He closed by expressing gratitude to his commander and saying he was well, whole, and happy.