Richard Burton's Iconic Line in 'The Longest Day' Captures the Absurdity of War
Originally published as: 64 Years Later, a John Wayne Classic Still Has the Greatest Quote in War Movie History
About nine years ago, I spent a quiet Thursday afternoon at a public library reading a book about the WWII coup de main operation by Allied gliderborne troops. They captured the Caen Canal and Orne River bridges before the main assault on the Normandy beaches.