D-DAY Era Patriotism

Today is the anniversary of the D-Day invasion during WWII on June 6, 1944. Rather than go over facts and figures better stated by others, I examine the patriotism and physical fitness training behind this legendary victory through the pages of the FM 35-20 W.A.C. Field Training Manual on Physical Training. This is an amazing historical document filled with patriotic spirit. A major contributor to this manual was physical educator Mabel Lee who was one of the top female physical educators in American history. Access a PDF copy of the FM 35-20: https://theleanberets.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/1943-FM-35-20-PT-US-WAR.pdf