On this day in military history…

• 1914 First British troops land in France 120,000 soldiers as BEF force commanded by Field Marshal John French
• 1944 last day of successful operation Blue Coat British forces pushing and keeping back German forces after the D Day landings
• 1990US President George H Bush orders the start of operation Desert Shield 15,000 troops and 100 helicopters & planes arrive including 32 ships
• 2025 President Trump declares this day as the National Purple Hearts day to remember those brave service personnel whom served there country and received this award