POLING: Remembering S.Ga. veteran on D-Day
Earl Blocker called or visited The Times office, early June, every year. Each time, his message was clear and succinct.
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Earl Blocker called or visited The Times office, early June, every year. Each time, his message was clear and succinct.
Jun. 6—VALDOSTA — Sunday marks the 77th anniversary of D-Day, which began the invasion of Normandy in the western Allied forces' efforts to liberate Europe from Nazi Germany's control. Originally Operation Overlord's D-Day was set for June 5, but bad weather delayed D-Day until June 6, 1944. It was the largest invasion by sea in history, involving more than 850,000 troops crossing the English ...