While the Canadians fought towards Falaise, the Americans—to the west—were advancing more quickly. By the evening of Aug. 8 it was clear the Germans had failed in their attempt to cut off General George S. Patton’s 3rd U.S. Army with an attack through Mortain to the Normandy coast.
My dearest Mother, As it is nearly a week since I wrote you last, I thought that it was up to me to continue the
Changes in the way that Veterans Affairs Canada covers the cost of housekeeping and grounds maintenance for its clients in the Veterans Independence Program (VIP) is cause for concern, says Legion Dominion President Gordon Moore.
My dear Mother, Fred just finished writing you a big letter so I will make this short for once. Snow fell at intervals this afternoon
The failure to stem the U-boat assault in the St. Lawrence was an embarrassment to the Royal Canadian Navy and the government in 1942. Indeed,
Dear Evelyn and the rest, How are you little girl? I hope you are good and do all you can to help Mother. We miss
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An informative primer on Canada’s crucial role in the Normandy landing, June 6, 1944.
