Battle Of Normandy

• Queen Elizabeth’s death reminder of fading WWII generation: ‘Time is moving relentlessly’

  The death of Queen Elizabeth II is a reminder of the broader truth that Britain is bidding farewell to the men and women who fought the country’s battles during World War II.

  World

  Sep 17, 2022
  
• 100-year-old Saskatoon WWII veteran reflects on time serving alongside ‘Saskatchewan boys’

  Nick Kazuska, 100, still remembers his time serving among "Saskatchewan boys" during WWII. For him, he says, every day is Remembrance Day.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2020
  
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• Lethbridge Military Museum unveils new virtual reality exhibit to honour D-Day

  The exhibit features an intricately designed and 3D-printed model of Juno Beach and a virtual reality experience that sends the viewer there.

  Education

  Sep 4, 2019
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• Mayor John Tory, city council members commemorate 75th anniversary of D-Day in Toronto

  Toronto mayor and council were joined by members of the Consular Corps and the Canadian Armed Forces to honour those who fought in the Battle of Normandy. 

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2019
• Combat boots marking D-Day anniversary end cross-country journey in Halifax

  The boots arrived on Monday evening to an official welcome at the Halifax Via Rail Canada train station after travelling more than 5,000 kilometres across Canada and stopping in more than 17 communities.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2019
• ‘Postcards from Juno’: Memories of fallen soldiers on D-Day sent 75 years later to Canadian homes

  All across Canada, personalized postcards are being sent to anyone that lives in the homes of the fallen soldiers from D-Day. It will include the soldier’s name, rank, and age.

  Canada

  May 14, 2019
• ‘War Junk’ reveals Juno Beach bunker discovery to D-Day veteran

  D-Day veteran Jim Parks remembers much about coming ashore at Juno Beach, but says the discovery of a long-lost German bunker will help others understand what happened on D-Day.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2015
• ‘War Junk’ crew uncovers lost German bunker on Juno Beach ahead of D-Day anniversary

  Digging into the sand on Juno Beach with a shovel, Wayne Abbott and Dave O'Keefe located a long-lost German bunker, taking just seconds to uncover what they thought would take days.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2015