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Military Moments | Canadians in the Battle of Britain
31Jul 2020 By Legion MagazineNo Comments
Multi-media Features, News

Military Moments | Canadians in the Battle of Britain

 This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, which took place from July to October 1940. Our new Military Moment and the next issue of Canada’s Ultimate Story explore the Canadians who took part in the furious air defence of Britain against the German Luftwaffe. As Winston Churchill later proclaimed "Never, in the field of human conflict, was so much owed by so many to so few." Narrated by Canvet Publications’ Stephen J. Thorne, this Military Moment takes us back to July 10, 1940, when the Luftwaffe struck hard at Great Britain, attempting to soften the country for a land invasion. The Battle of Britain started with Luftwaffe raids on shipping in the English Channel, then on airfields and radar bases. In early September, the attacks shifted again, to London, Coven...
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Barry Pepper narrates Military Moments | D-DAY
1Nov 2019 By Legion Magazine1 Comment
Multi-media Features

Barry Pepper narrates Military Moments | D-DAY

 June 6, 2019, marked the 75th Anniversary of the greatest military operation in history: D-Day. To mark this significant milestone in the lead-up to Remembrance Day, Legion Magazine has collaborated with Emmy-award winning Canadian actor Barry Pepper to present the next video in our award-winning video series – Military Moments | D-DAY. The video takes us back to the spring of 1944. The Allies could not wait any longer. It was time to roll the dice on the greatest military operation in history. Together, the Allies—British, American, Canadian—would land on five beaches on France’s Normandy coast in the early hours of June 6—D-Day. Often overshadowed by our American and British bretheren, the video highlights Canada’s triumph and sacrifice at Juno Beach. There are few artists tod...
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“Prisoners of War” – Awarded Gold for Best Interactive Story 2018!
19Nov 2018 By Legion MagazineNo Comments
Multi-media Features

“Prisoners of War” – Awarded Gold for Best Interactive Story 2018!

At the 2018 Canadian Online Publishing Awards in Toronto on Nov. 14, Legion Magazine was awarded Gold for Best Interactive Story for “Prisoners of War.” The win marks the third time in the past three years Legion Magazine has won awards in this category, with a Gold in 2017 for “Cold Comfort” and a Silver in 2016 for “Blood in the Mud.” To explore all of our multi-media features, visit: https://legionmagazine.com/en/category/canada-corner/multimedia-features/
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Blood in the Mud | 360 VR-Experience
27Jun 2018 By Legion Magazine1 Comment
Multi-media Features

Blood in the Mud | 360 VR-Experience

This video is best viewed on a mobile device or VR headset. Use headphones for a fully immersive environment. Experience the First World War Battle of Beaumont-Hamel from a perspective never before portrayed. Brought to you by Legion Magazine, this 360/VR experience is an artist’s representation of the past and present landscape during and following the battle that took place on July 1, 1916. A new bilingual, interactive 360° VR-EXPERIENCE from Legion Magazine—“Blood in the Mud 360°”—examines the role of the Newfoundland Regiment and the Canadian Expeditionary Force in the monumental First World War battle that took place more than 100 years ago on both sides of the Somme River in France, from July 1 to Nov. 18, 1916. The assault at Beaumont-Hamel on July 1 saw the Newfoundlander...
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Prisoners of War
16May 2018 By Sharon AdamsNo Comments
Multi-media Features

Prisoners of War

Canadians taken captive in the First and Second World Wars experienced brutality and starvation in prison camps, sometimes suffering years of confinement that compromised their health and sanity. This new special web-feature uncovers the true stories of Canadians who were captured in WW I and WW II through captivating narration and informed research on their experiences. The site also includes a bonus story on the fascinating treatment of PoWs on Canadian soil. Explore now at legionmagazine.com/pow Written by Sharon Adams and Todd E. Caissie Designed by Julia Paddick
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The Halifax Explosion
13Dec 2017 By Legion MagazineNo Comments
Multi-media Features

The Halifax Explosion

Story by Sharon Adams Design by Julia Paddick After two consecutive awards at the 2016 and 2017 Canadian Online Publishing Awards, Legion Magazine proudly presents our latest interactive website: The Halifax Explosion. To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion this December, the site combines historical images, an interactive map, captivating storytelling, animated graphics and other compelling elements to engage readers in this extraordinary event in Canadian history.
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Legion Magazine engages Canadians in commemorating the effort, bravery and sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve in Canada’s military. From the War of 1812 to modern armed forces missions around the world, Legion Magazine offers a blend of stories, photographs, graphics, maps and posters on Canadian military history and heritage, veterans’ issues and the Canadian Armed Forces. Legion Magazine is published six times a year in English with a French insert. Legion Magazine is published by Canvet Publications Ltd.

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