what does the d in d day stand for

Spivey · 06-10-2004, 10:50 AM

i saw this show on tv that was talking about d day it was this totally huge invasion back in nam and it was like one of the gnarliest battles ever but i totally missed the part where they said what the d in d day stood for

anyone know?

lumberjim · 06-10-2004, 10:51 AM

i think it stands for Don't trust the gubmint

glatt · 06-10-2004, 11:01 AM

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Originally posted by Spivey
i totally missed the part where they said what the d in d day stood for anyone know?

You heard the TV wrong. It's "B-day," as in "Boots-day." This is the day the government issued its special mind control boots to the foot soldiers. I've heard that some of these mind control boots are still out there.

wolf · 06-10-2004, 11:22 AM

The D in D-Day stands for Day.

Elspode · 06-10-2004, 11:23 AM

D-ecision.

lumberjim · 06-10-2004, 11:23 AM

doom

Happy Monkey · 06-10-2004, 11:26 AM

Dee

lookout123 · 06-10-2004, 11:26 AM

i have heard people say Decision, Deliverance, etc. but wolf is right.

D is for day.

the invasion began at H-Hour on D-Day.

and you were joking about it being a

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totally huge invasion back in nam

, right?

06-10-2004, 01:47 PM

From the "Word IQ" site on the web:

"The terms D-day and H-hour are used for the day and hour on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. They designate the day and hour of the operation when the day and hour have not yet been determined, or where secrecy is essential. The letters are derived from the words for which they stand, "D" for the day of the invasion and "H" for the hour operations actually begin. There is but one D-day and one H-hour for all units participating in a given operation. It is unnecessary to state that H-hour is on D-day.

When used in combination with figures, and plus or minus signs, these terms indicate the length of time preceding or following a specific action. Thus, H-3 means 3 hours before H-hour, and D+3 means 3 days after D-day. H+75 minutes means H-hour plus 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Planning papers for large-scale operations are made up in detail long before specific dates are set. Thus, orders are issued for the various steps to be carried out on the D-day or H-hour minus or plus a certain number of days, hours, or minutes. At the appropriate time, a subsequent order is issued that states the actual day and times."

More than you ever wanted to know, I'm sure.

Surely, you jest about the "'Nam" thing. (What ARE they teaching in today's schools? Never mind, I don't really want to know).

Are you really Radar? Do you hear me? Hello?

Pi · 06-10-2004, 02:57 PM

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Originally posted by marichiko
From the "Word IQ" site on the web:
It is unnecessary to state that H-hour is on D-day.

What does this sentence mean? If it's unnecessary to state, why did they tell then?

glatt · 06-10-2004, 03:27 PM

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Originally posted by Pi

What does this sentence mean? If it's unnecessary to state, why did they tell then?

H-Hour occurs on D-Day by its very definition. So it would be redundant to say "we will do this thing at H-Hour on D-day." All you need to say is "we will do this thing at H-Hour." It's understood that H-Hour is on D-Day.

lumberjim · 06-10-2004, 03:33 PM

and if you say "we'll do it at M-minute" ...does that work, too?

what the hell is wrong with us? i'm going to go take my own L-Life now. see ya.

dar512 · 06-10-2004, 03:41 PM

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Originally posted by lumberjim
and if you say "we'll do it at M-minute" ...does that work, too?

what the hell is wrong with us? i'm going to go take my own L-Life now. see ya.

They didn't have computer acronyms to abuse the language back then, so this is the best they could do.

Pi · 06-10-2004, 04:10 PM

Don't take owls to Athens, and don't preach a military about abreviations. My point is that saying "it's unnecessary to state" and then tell it, is complete nonsense and absolutly stupid. And very arrogant...

Happy Monkey · 06-10-2004, 04:14 PM

As opposed to getting this agitated about such a minor point?

06-10-2004, 10:50 AM	#1
Spivey Pithy Euphemist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Undisclosed Posts: 19	what does the d in d day stand for i saw this show on tv that was talking about d day it was this totally huge invasion back in nam and it was like one of the gnarliest battles ever but i totally missed the part where they said what the d in d day stood for anyone know?

06-10-2004, 10:51 AM	#2
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i think it stands for Don't trust the gubmint __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

06-10-2004, 11:22 AM	#4
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	The D in D-Day stands for Day. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

06-10-2004, 11:23 AM	#5
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	D-ecision. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

06-10-2004, 11:23 AM	#6
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	doom __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

06-10-2004, 11:26 AM	#7
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06-10-2004, 01:47 PM	#9
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	From the "Word IQ" site on the web: "The terms D-day and H-hour are used for the day and hour on which a combat attack or operation is to be initiated. They designate the day and hour of the operation when the day and hour have not yet been determined, or where secrecy is essential. The letters are derived from the words for which they stand, "D" for the day of the invasion and "H" for the hour operations actually begin. There is but one D-day and one H-hour for all units participating in a given operation. It is unnecessary to state that H-hour is on D-day. When used in combination with figures, and plus or minus signs, these terms indicate the length of time preceding or following a specific action. Thus, H-3 means 3 hours before H-hour, and D+3 means 3 days after D-day. H+75 minutes means H-hour plus 1 hour and 15 minutes. Planning papers for large-scale operations are made up in detail long before specific dates are set. Thus, orders are issued for the various steps to be carried out on the D-day or H-hour minus or plus a certain number of days, hours, or minutes. At the appropriate time, a subsequent order is issued that states the actual day and times." More than you ever wanted to know, I'm sure. Surely, you jest about the "'Nam" thing. (What ARE they teaching in today's schools? Never mind, I don't really want to know). Are you really Radar? Do you hear me? Hello?

06-10-2004, 03:33 PM	#12
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	and if you say "we'll do it at M-minute" ...does that work, too? what the hell is wrong with us? i'm going to go take my own L-Life now. see ya. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

06-10-2004, 04:10 PM	#14
Pi desperate finder Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Luxembourg Posts: 437	Don't take owls to Athens, and don't preach a military about abreviations. My point is that saying "it's unnecessary to state" and then tell it, is complete nonsense and absolutly stupid. And very arrogant... __________________ Complex simplex

06-10-2004, 04:14 PM	#15
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	As opposed to getting this agitated about such a minor point? __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

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