D-Day
Canadian Heroes of the Famous World War II Invasion
by Tom Douglas
On June 6, 1944, a daring invasion of Europe changed the course of World War II, eventually leading to the surrender of Nazi Germany. During the night the Allied forces swept towards the beaches of Normandy. This is the story of the bravery, the heroism & dumb luck of the more than 14,000 Canadians who played a crucial role in that incredible event
On June 6, 1944, a daring and ambitious invasion of Europe changed the course of World War II, eventually leading to the surrender of Nazi Germany. During the night, through storms and high seas, the Allied forces swept towards the beaches of Normandy in France. This is the story of the bravery, the heroism, and the sheer dumb luck of the more than 14,000 Canadians who played a crucial role in that incredible event.
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