CDR Sal has a little bit
"Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based upon the best information available. The troops, the air and the Navy did all that Bravery and devotion to duty could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone."
Ike wrote that. You would be hard pressed to find anyone of that calibre today
The original is in the National Archives, mistakes and all. He dated it July 5 , instead of June 5. But he did have a lot on his mind
