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The ‘Remember Ypres’ History Event

Royal Canadian Legion 593 Bells Corners 4026 Old Richmond Rd, Nepean, ON, Canada

The Ypres Salient was the most infamous of the Great War Battlefields. Held by Empire Forces from 1914-18, being the target of four major battles it’s legacy lives on. More...

The ‘Remember The Somme’ History Event

Royal Canadian Legion 593 Bells Corners 4026 Old Richmond Rd, Nepean, ON, Canada

The Battle of the Somme was the first bloodbath of the Great War for the British Empire. Day 1 cost 20,000 British (and Newfoundlander) deaths, and over the next weeks thousands would fall for minor gains.

The ‘Remember Hill 70’ History Event

Royal Canadian Legion 593 Bells Corners 4026 Old Richmond Rd, Nepean, ON, Canada

Hill 70 was one the lesser known victories of the Canadian Corps. It was also Arthur Currie’s first battle as Commander of the Corps. It was a brilliant idea, well executed and an example of how Currie did what he needed to do regardless of what the British Generals instructed.

Norm’s History Event

Royal Canadian Legion Manotick 5550 Ann Street, Manotick, ON, Canada

Topics 1:00pm: Terry Hunter discusses two of the most famous Great War weapons; The Vickers Machine Gun and the Lewis Gun. 1:45pm: Michel Gravel will explain finding the Dressing Station...

Norm’s History Event

Royal Canadian Legion 593 Bells Corners 4026 Old Richmond Rd, Nepean, ON, Canada

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2:00pm: Norm will discuss Arthur Currie in 1918, and the Battle of Amiens, The Black Day of the German Army. Terry "The Rifleman" will talk about three of the major WWI rifles including "The Ross". And much, much more!
Open Mike: If anyone wants to present a topic, don't hesitate!