Everyone should learn about the excellent soldiers who fought as part of 3rd Canadian Infantry Divison, and later the untested, but hard-fighting 2nd Canadian Infantry Division.
Absolutely hard to believe that such a small country that was relatively novice with respect to warfighting actually fought to breach the Atlantic Wall, and took such central parts in important battles that lead to the closing of the Falaise Pocket - one of the greatest defeats in the history of the German Army.
We were there, fighting the old warriors of Europe with determination, grit, and innovation.
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