D-Day: Canadian Heroes of the Famous World War II InvasionOn 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. |
Contents
Prologue
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Chapter 1 War Again
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Chapter 2 Dry Run Or Strategic Blunder?
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Chapter 3 Preparing For Overlord
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The Normandy Invasion
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Chapter 5 HHour For Canada
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Chapter 6 The Germans Counterattack
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Chapter 7 The Bitter Battle For Caen
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Chapter 9 Getting Away With Murder
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Appendix A Allied Military Leaders
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Appendix B Glossary of Military Terms
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Appendix C Canadian Weaponry
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Acknowledgements
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Photo Credits
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Chapter 8 The End Of The Beginning
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