2 of my Grandfather's fought in the European Theater. One was on Juno Beach, and then fought through the hedgerows and beyond. The other was in Einskedie Holland, and was a Tank mechanic. He worked on the Sherman's, and hated the nazi 88's.
My 3rd Grandpa (yea, I got 3 branches in my family) he stayed home and grew crops and raised beef, to feed everyone. His health held him back so he worked twice as hard to 'be a part'.
They don't make'em like they used to......
I lost my last Grandpa just last year. My last Grandma passed, about 3 weeks ago at the age of 93. She had 9 kids.