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Official history: A contentious account of the war in Afghanistan has sparked debate

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Official history: A contentious account of the war in Afghanistan has sparked debate

British historian Paul Reed on why Canada’s Great War story endures

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Legion highlights membership growth, national security and its centenary at DEC

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