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Story by Stephen J. Thorne

Remembrance Day has passed. Now remember this: Without a comprehensive
plan to re-equip the Canadian Armed Forces for the challenges that lie ahead,
our soldiers, sailors and aircrew are placed at an unfair and unnecessary disadvantage.
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Heroes and villains

Story by Mark Zuehlke

On July 10, 1943, the 1st Canadian Infantry Division—about 18,000 men—stormed ashore in Sicily as part of Operation Husky and filed into the island’s mountainous heart. The division had been the first Canadians to deploy to Britain in December 1939. Now they marched to battle. As they pushed toward Mount Etna, German resistance stiffened, but their unflagging tenacity prompted the Germans to nickname them the “Red Patch Devils” after their divisional shoulder patches.
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November 18, 1916
The four-month Battle of the Somme ends.

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Battle of Vimy Ridge
Narrated by William Shatner
Presented by Legion Magazine & Canada’s Ultimate Story

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, Legion Magazine, Canada’s Ultimate Story and William Shatner tell the story of this important First World War battle. Our victory at Vimy was a defining event for Canada. On the 100th anniversary, we revisit the Canadian triumph over the German army and explore why the battle has come to signify the birth of our nation.

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In Flanders Fields
Written by Lt. Col John McCrae | Recited by Leonard Cohen
Presented by Legion Magazine

Leonard Cohen passed away one year ago this week, but he has left us with a special tribute to Canada’s fallen soldiers. Here is his stirring reciting of John McCrae’s “In Flanders fields.” A must watch for every Canadian on Remembrance Day, his voice is accompanied by stirring imagery from the First World War.

Legion Magazine presents you with the words of John McCrae, the voice of Leonard Cohen, the message of remembrance in Canada.

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Canada’s first black battalion
Narrated by The Honourable Mayann Francis, ONS
Presented by Legion Magazine

During the First World War, after considerable lobbying by blacks and by white supporters, Canada fielded one black battalion, but they had to fight with shovels, not rifles. This is the poweful story of the No. 2 Construction Battalion.

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Battle of Beaumont-Hamel
Narrated by Gordon Pinsent
Presented by Legion Magazine

To commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Beaumont-Hamel in 2016, Legion Magazine and Gordon Pinsent tell the story of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment’s tragic advance at Beaumont-Hamel on July 1, 1916.

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