Rare WW2 21 Army Group Personal Message Commander 1944 D-Day Message

For sale is a Rare WW2 21 Army Group Personal Message Commander 1944 D-Day Message. This is in very good condition. 

The "21 Army Group Personal Message from the C-in-C" was a significant message read aloud to troops on the eve of D-Day, June 5, 1944, by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery. This message, a rally cry, instilled confidence in the troops and highlighted the importance of their mission in striking a blow for freedom. 

At head of title: 21 Army Group.

Date printed at foot, below Montgomery's signature printed in facsimile.

The printed message from Montgomery was issued shortly before the start of the D-Day invasion of Normandy (June 6, 1944).

This rare message states:

"21 Army Group, Personal Message From The C-in-C . To be read out to all troops;

1. The time has come to deal the enemy a terrific blow in Western Europe. The blow will be struck by the combined sea, land, and air forces of the Allies--together constituting one great Allied team, under the supreme command of General Eisenhower. 

2. On the eve of this great adventure I send my best wishes to every soldier in the allied team. To us is given the owner of striking apply for freedom which will live in history and in the better days that lie ahead of man will speak with pride of are doing. We have a great and righteous cause. let us pray that the Lord mighty in battle will go forth with our armies and that his special Providence will aid us in the struggle.

3. I want every soldier to know that I have complete confidence in the successful outcome of the operations that we are now about to begin with stout hearts, and with enthusiasm for the contest, let us go forward to victory.

4. And as we enter the battle, let us recall the words of a famous soldier spoken many years ago: -- 'He either fears his fate too much, Or his deserts are small, Who dare not put it to the touch, To win or lose it all.' 

5. Good luck to each one of you. And good hunting on the mainland of Europe." 

(Facsimile Montgomerys signature & C-inC 21 army group) 1944”

About D-Day:

The Normandy landings were the landing operations and associated airborne operations on Tuesday, 6 June 1944 of the Allied invasion of Normandy in Operation Overlord during World War II. Codenamed Operation Neptune and often referred to as D-Day, it was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation began the liberation of France (and later western Europe) and laid the foundations of the Allied victory on the Western Front.

German casualties on D-Day have been estimated at 4,000 to 9,000 men. Allied casualties were documented for at least 10,000, with 4,414 confirmed dead.

This is a rare D-Day Message and guaranteed Original or money back. This will be sent via Royal Mail special delivery and dispatched within two working days.