[sotd] June 4, 2004 [Juno Beach Centre]
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Site of the Day for Friday, June 4, 2004
Juno Beach Centre
June 6th marks the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings in France. While
the names "Omaha", "Utah", "Gold" and "Sword" come most readily to mind,
today's site, the online companion to the new museum in Normandy, presents
the story of the Canadian soldiers who landed at the beach, code named
"Juno".
"Remember June 6, 1944=85 Remember one million of Canadians in uniform,
making a decisive contribution to the Allied Victory=85Preserving the gifts
of valour and freedom for future generations, the Juno Beach Centre
presents an online museum of the Canadian war effort." - from the website
More than simply an account of Canadian participation in the D-Day
landings, the site provides extensive information ranging from "events" to
arms and weapons. The "Canada in World War II" link on the home page
begins a presentation featuring an historical background to the War,
highlighting not only the rise of fascism in Europe but also the conditions
prevalent in North America. The D-Day account itself is interspersed with
personal comments of the Canadian combatants, followed by commentary on the
Normandy campaign.
March to the site for a compelling presentation on D-Day from a Canadian
perspective at:
http://junobeach.org/
A.M. Holm
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