Tag Archives: D-Day

Heritage Minute about D-Day inspired by New Brunswick soldier

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Gail Dever

Historica’s new Heritage Minute, released yesterday in time to mark the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy next month, was inspired by New Brunswick’s North Shore Regiment and Major Archie MacNaughton who served in both world wars. In … Continue reading →

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Royal Canadian Mint releases $2 coin commemorating 75th anniversary of D-Day

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Gail Dever

The Royal Canadian Mint launched yesterday a $2 circulation coin honouring the brave Canadians who, landing in Normandy, France 75 years ago, helped establish the Allied foothold that would lead to the liberation of Western Europe. The coin was unveiled at the Moncton Garrison, home … Continue reading →

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Canada launches cross-country train trip to commemorate 75th anniversary of D-Day and Battle of Normandy

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Gail Dever

D-Day and the ensuing Battle of Normandy was one of Canada’s most significant military engagements of the 20th century. More than 90,000 Canadian soldiers saw action in the Normandy Campaign and more than 5,000 died. On June 6, 1944, some 14,000 Canadians stormed the … Continue reading →

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