The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.
England make use of the limited time available on a rain-affected day three to move towards a much-needed victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Lord's.
Britain's Chris Billam-Smith marks Zuffa Boxing's UK debut show with a gritty performance to beat Ryan Rozicki by technical knockout after seven gruelling rounds in Bournemouth.