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On June 6, 1944, nearly 15,000 Canadians - at sea, in the air, and on the ground - joined the long-anticipated D-Day invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe on the Normandy beaches. The piece of ground on which the Canadians fought so hard against heavily armed and embedded German troops was codenamed Juno. On that day, the Candian infantry fought their way farther inland than any other Allied troops. For Canada, and all Canadians, this was a coming of age, an extraordinary moment of courage and sacrifice. On the eve of the 60th anniversary of D-Day, Barris takes us back to those momentous few hours that forever changed the course of our history in the voices of those who were there. In what might be described as Canada's longest day, we follow the course of action hour by hour, minute by minute, as we meet and follow the soldiers who leapt off landing craft into the shallow waters off Normandy, who were strafed by machinegun fire before they could even reach the shore.
The Canadian D-Day invasion of Normandy, codenamed Juno, marked a pivotal moment of courage and sacrifice for Canada. On June 6, 1944, nearly 15,000 Canadians participated in the invasion, fighting on land, sea, and air. The Canadian infantry advanced further inland than any other Allied forces against heavily defended German positions. This book chronicles those critical hours, hour by hour, minute by minute, through the voices of the soldiers who experienced the intense fighting from the moment they hit the shores of Normandy.
This historical account is likely to be regarded as a significant contribution to the understanding of Canada's role in World War II. The focus on personal accounts and a minute-by-minute narrative suggests an immersive and detailed reading experience. The book's emphasis on the Canadian advance positions it as a key text for those interested in military history and Canadian heritage. It serves as a testament to the courage and sacrifice of the Canadian soldiers on that momentous day.
Page Count:
336
Publication Date:
2004-02-21
Publisher:
Thomas Allen Publishers, Inc.
ISBN-10:
0887621333
ISBN-13:
9780887621338
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