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The Anniversary of D-Day and The Battle of Normandy Campaign

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Monday, June 14, 1999

The 55th Anniversary of D-Day and The Battle of Normandy Campaign Pilgrimage has now come to an end. The Honourable Fred J. Mifflin, summed up the Pilgrimage beautifully in his address given at the Farewell Dinner on June 10. more...

The Battle of Normandy Campaign - landing

Pilgrimage Highlights

June 10 - On August 1, 1944, the 1st Polish Armoured Division, under the command of General S. Maczek, landed in France becoming part of the 1st Canadian Army in the 21st Army Group. In a series of operations, the 1st Armoured Division became the cork which closed the Allied gap at Falaise, through which German forces were escaping eastwards. more...

The History

The Battle of Normandy Campaign - plane
On the morning of June 6, 1944, thousands of Canadians with their Allies waded ashore onto the beaches of Normandy. This was D-Day - the beginning of the end of the Second World War. more...
Date Modified: 1999-01-06
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