He describes so well the men that had to storm Omaha beach, particularly the story of Lambert,and what they endured before they even reached shore. They headed right into a firestorm, like sitting ducks. So many men dragged their fellow soldiers out of the water, with arms torn off, and there were heads floating in the water. But still they came, they never flinched and never gave up..
Very brave men who all in modern society around the planet owe a great debt. And that goes for all soldiers from all countries who fought for freedom.