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Into the Fire: Canadian Paratroopers Descend into Hell on the Rhine

In broad daylight under a hail of bullets and flak, the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion jumped into the chaos of the Rhine ...
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Canadian Paratroopers Gear Up for a Historic Rhine Assault in WWII

On the morning of March 25, 1945, the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion prepared to leap into history. Facing Germany’s last ...
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First Nation veteran reflects on journey as elite Canadian paratrooper

Looking back on his time as a paratrooper, Alexson recalled being one, if not the only First Nation member. According to ...

Play charts legacy of WW II, as Canadians' connection to Remembrance Day changes

The Second World War ended 80 years ago on Sept. 2, 1945. Over a million Canadians served in the war, and very few are left ...