Czech assasins Two agents exact revenge on the Butcher of Prague JOZEF GABČÍK AND JAN KUBIŠ “I’ve been picked for a mission,” Jan Kubiš told an
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Canada’s war production ultimately outpaced Germany’s When war broke out in September1939, Parliament passed the Department of Munitions and Supply Act. Consequently, a civilian department
Sacrifice and atrocities in the Battle of Hong Kong WARRANT OFFICER JOHN OSBORN In October 1941, the Winnipeg Grenadiers joined the Hong Kong garrison as part
George W. Bush’s war machine proved unable to eliminate Osama bin Laden GEORGE W. BUSH Just 45 minutes after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks
In Italy in 1943, both leaders failed at command Even heroes have flaws. General Henry (Harry) Crerar rose to lieutenant-colonel of artillery in the First
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An informative primer on Canada’s crucial role in the Normandy landing, June 6, 1944.
