General Eisenhower's statement if the invaision was lost was to assure Americans it was not Bitburg II:
"Our landings in the Cherbourg Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based upon the best information available. The troops, the air and the Navy did all that Bravery and devotion to duty could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone."
Did you watch the living history thing on MSNBC? The grandchildren looked a LOT like their grandfathers.
Yes I did. Very good special. i also watched the Weather Channel "D-Day: A Weather History."