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| This website is dedicated to the memory of the tremendous Canadian contribution in both World Wars, and a place of remembrance for all our fallen since 1914: from St. Julien to Ortona, to Kap'yong, Medak, Kandahar and beyond. |
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Too many fought and died for us to ever forget. Sacrifices made by those Canadians must not be forgotten. That is my goal, this is my inspiration:
Canadian Military Personnel Killed
 First World War: 66,665
Second World War: 46,998
Korea: 516
Peacekeeping: 121
Afghanistan: 147 |
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| The Capture of Vimy Ridge | 3,468 |
| Audio Archives | 3,471 |
| Site Donations | 3,471 |
| The Battle for the Village of Varaville | 3,472 |
| We Must Remember! | 3,473 |
| Cambrai | 3,473 |
| The German Drive, 1918 | 3,473 |
| The Korean War | 3,473 |
| War in the Air | 3,474 |
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On September 3 throughout our military history during World War I, World War II and Korea, a total of 238 men and women died in the service of Canada. Every day is a day of remembrance.
Now Remembering
P. CORFE, Lieutenant - 1944
T. WATERMAN, Flight Lieutenant - 1943
L. BOWEN, Flight Sergeant - 1941
J. PELLETTIER, Flight Sergeant - 1942
G. ROWLING, Private - 1916
E. KARLSON, Private - 1917
A. LE PAGE, Sergeant - 1943
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Canadians relied on photos and footage for information and inspiration during the war. Today, they provide us with an invaluable historical record of the war and those who fought it.
Spotlight: Normandy in Colour
Colour photographs of Canadian soldiers in Normandy. |
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World War II Begins >>
One September 1, 1939 the Germans invaded Poland. After this move, the British and French, both allies of Poland, declared war on Germany -- the beginning of World War II. |
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Allied Invasion of Italy >>
On September 3, 1943 the Allies began the liberation of mainland Italy. The 1st Canadian Infantry Division landed at Reggio and were met with light resistance. |
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