[ WP ] One of the largest events in human history turns out to be a complete accident . How did things really go down ?

I found my grandfather's letter to my grandmother. Dated June 10th, 1944. 
 
 `` My dearest Janet, 
 
 I am so confused. Five days ago, we were all loaded onto these crazy little ships, and given a message allegedly from Eisenhower himself saying that our task would not be an easy one. We were fully prepared for a terrible fight, but once we reached the coast, there really was n't much action. The Germans had placed obstacles in the water, and barbed wire along the beach, but our demolition guys made short work of them, getting us through. It was n't anymore difficult than walking through the surf back in Nags Head when you & I were kids. 
 
 We were told would be heavily fortified positions up on the hills. They were impressive structures, but we found them pretty much empty except for a few Krauts waving white flags. 
 
 We really expected things to be much worse. I did n't know what the hell was going on until my buddy Schmidt ( the guy from Pennsylvania I told you about, the one who knows a few words because his grandparents were German ) got the chance to talk to a few prisoners. From what he heard, Hitler has given up on the western part of Europe, and just wants to fight the Russians on the east. He really hates Russians. 
 
 We are running through France so fast that I ca n't even find us on a map. And we've got good maps here. Darling, I'm so sorry that I actually saw Paris, but could n't stop long enough to find a souvenir. 
 
 In Berlin before Christmas. Perhaps even home shortly after the New Year. Even if I get sent to the South Seas after this is all over, they should at least give me a week at home before I'm reassigned. 
 
 I love you, 
 -JHR'' 
 

