Canadians remember the Battle of Normandy

One of the most memorable battles of the entire war, was the battles fought on D-Day in Normandy, France. Canadian service members would go on to play a crucial role in the war efforts, in order for the Allies to gain success. They helped open the way into Germany from the West. The success they got would come with a terrible price to pay, as Canada would suffer many casualties at a greater number than any other division of the group with the British Army. On June 6, 2019 it will mark the 75th year anniversary of D-Day. In 1944 on this day, Canadian Troops landed on the Beach at Normandy. 14,000 brave soldiers from Canada, would embark on a battle that would eventually achieve the liberation of Europe. The 3rd Canadian Infantry Division, reinforced by the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade Stormed against the mighty forces of the German army. They worked hard to push  past barricades and mines in order to secure (Juno) beach, on the outskirts of Bernières.

 

On D-Day 715 soldiers were wounded in battle and another 359 of them lost their lives. There was ultimately, more than 10,000 casualties of war on D-Day sustained by the Allied forces in total. Canadian veterans all across the country will take part in honouring all Allied forces who fought during the Battle of Normandy during the 11 week offensive. We all will remember

the 50,000 brave soldiers who died during that time. Some Veterans from the second world war will also be in Normandy, as well as Britain to take part in ceremonies that will be held there and be honoured.