Sunday, 5 July 2009 (2 photos)
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(VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
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Sunday, 5 July 2009 (2 photos)
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(VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
(VACSTC, Wayne Emde)
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Battalion assembling
Today's weather: Max Temp. 32c Min Temp. 17c partly cloudy and scattered showers
This day in Canadian Military History...
5 July 1814
American regulars defeat a British column at the Battle of Chippewa (Niagara peninsula). Losses are heavy on both sides but the British, out manoeuvered by Winfield Scott, beat a hasty retreat and leave the field to the advancing Americans.
5 July 1943
The transport ship Devis is struck by a torpedo while carrying Canadian troops and equipment to the Sicily invasion. Within twenty minutes the ship has sunk, taking vehicles and men with her.Cadet Corps formed on this day - #139 Bridgewater Public School Cadet Corps, Bridgewater NS, 5 July 1905
