A brass band welcomes home veterans arriving in Halifax. LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CANADA—PA214115
OCTOBER 1, 1813: Canadian militiamen engage American forces who have crossed the frontier south of Montreal.
OCTOBER 2, 1952: His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Iroquois is hit by artillery fire from North Korean shore batteries. Three sailors die, 10 are wounded.
OCTOBER 3, 1944: The Polish Home Army surrenders to German forces after a 63-day struggle.
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