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10th Canadian Infantry Brigade
The 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade was a formation of the Canadian Army in both World War I and World War II. The brigade fought on the Western Front during World War I, and in Normandy and north-west Europe during World War II. It formed part of the 4th Canadian Division. History World War I The 10th Brigade was part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force raised during the First World War. It participated in every major Canadian engagement from the Somme (from August 1916) to the last 100 days (1918). The 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade consisted of four battalions, and formed part of the 4th Division. The battalions were the 44th Battalion, the 46th Battalion, the 47th Battalion and the 50th Battalion. World War II The 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade was first assembled at Nanaimo, British Columbia in October 1940, although Nanaimo was not established as its headquarters until February 1941. In April 1941 it was moved east to the Niagara area, exchanging places with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canada
Canada is a country in North America. Its ten provinces and three territories extend from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean and northward into the Arctic Ocean, covering over , making it the world's second-largest country by total area. Its southern and western border with the United States, stretching , is the world's longest binational land border. Canada's capital is Ottawa, and its three largest metropolitan areas are Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver. Indigenous peoples have continuously inhabited what is now Canada for thousands of years. Beginning in the 16th century, British and French expeditions explored and later settled along the Atlantic coast. As a consequence of various armed conflicts, France ceded nearly all of its colonies in North America in 1763. In 1867, with the union of three British North American colonies through Confederation, Canada was formed as a federal dominion of four provinces. This began an accretion of provinces an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
50th Battalion, CEF
The 50th Battalion (Calgary), CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The 50th Battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 27 October 1915. The battalion disembarked in France on 11 August 1916, where it fought as part of the 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battalion was disbanded on 30 August 1920. The 50th Battalion recruited in and was mobilized at Calgary, Alberta. Officers commanding The 50th Battalion had four officers commanding: *Lieutenant-Colonel E.G. Mason, 27 October 1915 11 November 1916 *Major R.B. Eaton, 11 November 1916 1 January 1917 *Major C.B. Worsnop, DSO, 1 January 1917 11 March 1917 *Lieutenant-Colonel Lionel Frank Page, DSO, 11 March 1917 demobilization Victoria Cross One member of the 50th Battalion was awarded the Victoria Cross. Private John George Pattison was awarded the medal for his actions on 10 Ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operation Tractable
Operation Tractable was the final attack conducted by Canadian and Polish troops, supported by a British tank brigade, during the Battle of Normandy during World War II. The operation was to capture the tactically important French town of Falaise and then the smaller towns of Trun and Chambois. This operation was undertaken by the First Canadian Army with the 1st Polish Armoured Division (''Generał brygady'' Stanisław Maczek) and a British armoured brigade against Army Group B of the ''Westheer'' in what became the largest encirclement on the Western Front during the Second World War. Despite a slow start and limited gains north of Falaise, novel tactics by the 1st Polish Armoured Division during the drive for Chambois enabled the Falaise Gap to be partially closed by 19 August 1944, trapping about 150,000 German soldiers in the Falaise Pocket. Although the Falaise Gap was narrowed to a distance of several hundred metres, by attacks and counter-attacks between battle group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Operation Totalize
Operation Totalize (also spelled Operation Totalise in recent British sources) was an offensive launched by Allied troops in the First Canadian Army during the later stages of Operation Overlord, from 8 to 9 August 1944. The intention was to break through the German defences south of Caen on the eastern flank of the Allied positions in Normandy and exploit success by driving south, to capture the high ground north of the city of Falaise. The goal was to collapse the German front and cut off the retreat of German forces fighting the Allied armies further west. The battle is considered the inaugural operation of the First Canadian Army, which had been activated on 23 July. In the early hours of 8 August 1944, II Canadian Corps launched the attack using mechanized infantry. They broke through the German front lines and captured vital positions deep in the German defences. It was intended that two fresh armoured divisions would continue the attack but some hesitancy by these two co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
10th Independent Machine Gun Company (The New Brunswick Rangers)
The New Brunswick Rangers was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1946, the regiment was amalgamated with The Saint John Fusiliers to form The South New Brunswick Regiment which was later renamed as The New Brunswick Scottish. They now form part of the The Royal New Brunswick Regiment, 1st Battalion, The Royal New Brunswick Regiment. Lineage The New Brunswick Rangers * Originated on 12 August 1870, in Sussex, New Brunswick, as the ''74th Battalion of Infantry''. * Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the ''74th Regiment''. * Redesignated on 2 November 1903, as the ''74th Regiment The New Brunswick Rangers''. * Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as ''The New Brunswick Rangers''. * Redesignated on 1 January 1941, as the ''2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The New Brunswick Rangers''. * Redesignated on 15 February 1946, as ''The New Brunswick Rangers''. * Amalgamated on 31 August 1946, with The Saint John Fusiliers (Machine Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The New Brunswick Rangers
The New Brunswick Rangers was an infantry regiment of the Non-Permanent Active Militia of the Canadian Militia (now the Canadian Army). In 1946, the regiment was amalgamated with The Saint John Fusiliers to form The South New Brunswick Regiment which was later renamed as The New Brunswick Scottish. They now form part of the The Royal New Brunswick Regiment, 1st Battalion, The Royal New Brunswick Regiment. Lineage The New Brunswick Rangers * Originated on 12 August 1870, in Sussex, New Brunswick, as the ''74th Battalion of Infantry''. * Redesignated on 8 May 1900, as the ''74th Regiment''. * Redesignated on 2 November 1903, as the ''74th Regiment The New Brunswick Rangers''. * Redesignated on 15 March 1920, as ''The New Brunswick Rangers''. * Redesignated on 1 January 1941, as the ''2nd (Reserve) Battalion, The New Brunswick Rangers''. * Redesignated on 15 February 1946, as ''The New Brunswick Rangers''. * Amalgamated on 31 August 1946, with The Saint John Fusiliers (Machine Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorne Scots
The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. It is part of the 4th Canadian Division's 32 Canadian Brigade Group. Organization The sub-units of the Lorne Scots are situated in the following armouries: * Regimental Headquarters (RHQ): Brampton, Ontario * Dufferin Company (Admin Coy): Brampton and Georgetown, Ontario * Halton Company: Oakville and Georgetown, Ontario * Peel Company (Peel Coy): Brampton * Pipes and Drums (Dufferin Company): Georgetown The regiment's commanding officer is Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Fraser, CD. The Regimental Sergeant Major is Chief Warrant Officer Matthew Colbeck, CD. The Lorne Scots deployed a great number of units in World War II as headquarters defence and employment platoons, and since 1945 have had many soldiers deploy as individual augmentees to overseas missions tasked with peacemaking operations in the Middle East, Golan Heights, Namibia, Cambodia, Cyprus, the Former Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Argyll And Sutherland Highlanders Of Canada (Princess Louise's)
(Scotland forever) , colors = , identification_symbol_2 Sutherland, identification_symbol_2_label = Tartan , march = Quick: "The Campbells Are Coming" , mascot = , battles = First World War * Somme 1916 * Vimy 1917 * Passchendaele *Ypres 1917 Second World War *Falaise * The Scheldt War in Afghanistan , identification_symbol = , identification_symbol_label = , notable_commanders = , anniversaries = , battle_honours = See #Battle honours , website = The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's), or A & SH of C, is a Primary Reserve Highland infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces, based at John W. Foote VC Armoury in Hamilton, Ontario. Foundations The idea for a full Highland regiment in Hamilton first took shape among the members of the St. Andrew's Society (of w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Algonquin Regiment
The Algonquin Regiment (Northern Pioneers) is a primary reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army comprising two companies. A Company is located in North Bay, Ontario, and B Company is located in Timmins, Ontario. The regiment falls under the command of the 4th Canadian Division's 33 Canadian Brigade Group. Lineage File:Alq R Colour.jpg, The regimental colour of The Algonquin Regiment. File:ALQ R Camp Flag.jpg, The camp flag of the Algonquin Regiment. The Algonquin Regiment *Originated 1 July 1900 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario as the ''97th Regiment of Rifles''. Sub-units were located in Thessalon, Sudbury and Sturgeon Falls. *Redesignated 1 June 1903 as the ''97th Regiment (Algonquin Rifles)''. *Redesignated 1 May 1920 as ''The Algonquin Rifles''. *Redesignated 15 February 1929 as ''The Algonquin Regiment''. *15 December 1936, "B", "C" and "D" Companies amalgamated with The Northern Pioneers, retaining the same regimental designation. At the same time, the "Head ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lincoln And Welland Regiment
, colors = , identification_symbol_2 = , identification_symbol_2_label = Tartan , identification_symbol_4 = , identification_symbol_4_label = Abbreviation , march = "The Lincolnshire Poacher" , mascot = , battles = Fenian RaidsFirst World WarSecond World WarWar in Afghanistan , notable_commanders = , anniversaries = , decorations = , battle_honours = See #Battle honours , website = The Lincoln and Welland Regiment is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army based in St. Catharines and Welland, Ontario. The regimental colonel-in-chief is Sophie, Countess of Wessex and the regimental motto is , "Not for us but for our country". Cap badge The crown represents service to the Sovereign. The design commemorates the former units which were amalgamated in 1936 to for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4th Canadian Armoured Brigade
The 4th Canadian Armoured Brigade was an armoured brigade of the Canadian Army during World War II. It was part of the 4th Canadian (Armoured) Division. Organization As of 1942 the 4th Canadian Armoured Brigade comprised: * 21st Armoured Regiment (The Governor General's Foot Guards) * 22nd Armoured Regiment (The Canadian Grenadier Guards) * 28th Armoured Regiment (The British Columbia Regiment) * 1st Battalion, The Lake Superior Regiment (Motor) And their supporting units, including: * 4th Canadian Brigade Company, Royal Canadian Army Service Corps; * 12 Canadian Field Ambulance Arriving in Normandy in July 1944, the brigade saw service in the battles that took the Canadians from Caen to Falaise (and the Falaise Pocket). Unlike their peers in the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade, the 4th Armoured Brigade almost always fought in support of its affiliated 10th Canadian Infantry Brigade. Following the Normandy campaign the brigade saw service in Belgium, the Netherlands, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
