WYOMING — On June 6, Wyoming Public Radio featured an interview with General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, about D-Day and how that history resonates with the U.S.
D-Day commemorates when the Allies invaded Normandy, France, in 1944 during World War II (WWII), which was, at the time, the largest naval, air and land operation in history. This invasion is known as the beginning of the end of the war.
According to Gen. Milley, WWII can be understood by looking to the Athenian historian and general Thucydides, who said that the primary causes of war are fear, interest and pride. This understanding of human behavior allows WWII to continue to inform future U.S. response and policy despite the contemporary change in the character of war to include widespread use of electronic warfare and AI.
“It’s key to make sure that we provide the necessary aid for what is required on the battlefield at the time,” Gen. Milley said of U.S. responsibility then and now. “You’ve got to make sure you keep the alliance together, all moving forward shoulder to shoulder.”
Jackson Hole Town Square is home to the Teton County Veterans Monument, dedicated in memory of the Teton County Veterans who have served in all wars since WWI.
