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24-10-12, 15:05
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In the Netherlands, on this day in October 1944 . . .
At 0001hrs (one minute past midnight), 68-years ago this morning, a unique unit of the Canadian Armoured Corps, which was never based in Canada, or served on Canadian soil, came into being. Although the actual lifespan of the unit was short lived (they were disbanded in June 1945), and the ranks of its veterans are thinning with each passing year, the legacy of their existence and accomplishments lives on. Many a Canadian and British veteran, would not be among us today, if the men of 1 Canadian Armoured Personnel Carrier Regiment, CAC, better known as the "KANGAROOS," had not shown the determination and devotion to duty that they displayed, upon entering into active operations on 8 January 1945, through to the end of hostilities in North-West Europe, the following May. Happy Birthday "Kangaroos."
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24-10-12, 17:48
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Mark,
Thanks for reminding us!  Hanno
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25-10-12, 18:41
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Hereby some scans from "The History of the Kangaroos", printed by Smit, Hengelo, Holland around May 1945.
Marco
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02-11-12, 11:47
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Also in 1944, Oct 31- nov 01 began the battle for the Walcheren Causeway.
I just cant imagine how the Canucks won....incredible heres a bit of a ghost story but based on the battle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0JWWPoWDFE MEANWHILE- in the battle of the scheldt, they used something called a Terrapin.. a pretty large 8 wheel platform thing Never saw one before, but strikes me they might have been useful postwar.. have none survived?
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I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips, Straining upon the start. The game's afoot!
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03-11-12, 18:30
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Quote:
Alex
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04-11-12, 06:27
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Quote:
http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/showthread.php?t=5978 Last edited by Luke R; 04-11-12 at 07:51. Reason: added link.
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