Thank you for telling this tale and recalling the bravery of these men and women. What intrigues and befuddles me is WHY do we not know of them and commemorate their bravery every November 11th?
A fascinating article, Mike! I have followed Canadian military history for decades and didn’t realize these heroes existed. I have read numerous accounts of British SOE operations and nary a word. As a teenager I read “Dieppe: The Shame and the Glory” by Terence Robertson. And still remember the definition of the title. If you haven’t read it, I certainly recommend it.
"What they left was a record of individual acts that helped thousands reach safety and weakened the enemy’s hold from within." Ever grateful ...
This year is the hundredth anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion. We Remember. Nous nous souvenons.
Thank you for telling this tale and recalling the bravery of these men and women. What intrigues and befuddles me is WHY do we not know of them and commemorate their bravery every November 11th?
A fascinating article, Mike! I have followed Canadian military history for decades and didn’t realize these heroes existed. I have read numerous accounts of British SOE operations and nary a word. As a teenager I read “Dieppe: The Shame and the Glory” by Terence Robertson. And still remember the definition of the title. If you haven’t read it, I certainly recommend it.
Thank you Scott. I’ve been looking for a new book. I’ll start that one!