Photographer: Gilbert Milne; Library & Archives Canada a131506 & a137013

Prelude to D-Day

Losses & Lessons: A first-time

Cdn Army stumbled early on, fought to define itself, and ended up shoulder to shoulder with the Brits & Americans, landing in France on D-Day.    

5th of June

Anticipation & Delay:

Everyone knew invasion was coming. But no-one knew when. Or where?

First Wave Assault

A Canadian Army in Hitler’s Europe

On beaches code-named Juno the landing craft ramps splash down and the air comes alive, buzzing with fury.  

Second Wave Analysis

Gib Milne's photos of 9th Brigade

A photographer in the Royal Cdn Navy, Milne captures an incredible photo record of the 3rd Division's invasion.