“Eisenhower had scribbled the note the evening before so that he would have prepared remarks if the invasion failed; it indicated he was ready to take personal responsibility for the nightmare scenario:   Our landings have failed and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based on the best information available. The troops, the air and the Navy did all that bravery could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone.1”