ON THIS DAY

June 5, 1944 - On the eve of the greatest amphibious invasion in military history, the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion formed an advance force that parachuted into main assault areas under cover of night. Over 10,000 Canadian sailors in 110 warships, 15 RCAF squadrons and 14,000 soldiers took part in D-day. A Heritage Minute commemorating

D-day was released last year for the 75th anniversary.