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SUMMARY:Norm's History Event Manotick
DESCRIPTION:Topics\n1:00pm: Terry Hunter discusses two of the most famous Great War weapons; The Vickers Machine Gun and the Lewis Gun.\n1:45pm: Michel Gravel will explain finding the Dressing Station of\, and exceptional commemoration of\, Dr. Frederick Banting at Dury\, France.\n2:00pm: Norm will talk about CA40 The Missing Vimy Cemetery as covered on History Channel\, how the discovery was made and what is happening now. \nNext History Event\nSunday\, November 26\, 2023 (Bell’s Corners)
URL:https://battlefields.ca/event/norms-history-event/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion Manotick\, 5550 Ann Street\, Manotick\, ON\, K4M 1A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Norm Christie":MAILTO:info@battlefields.ca
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T152813Z
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SUMMARY:The 'Remember Hill 70' History Event
DESCRIPTION: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. It was not cheap; 10\,000 were casualties. Those interested in history and are in the Ottawa area are welcome to join our History Event. If you have items to sell\, trade or buy\, bring them along. There will be free tables\, and a bar. Let’s save Canadian History!\nAt 1 pm: Terry Hunter bring in and explain the Lewis Gun\, as well as other Great War items.\nAt 2 pm: Norm will  present “The Battle of Hill 70.” BONUS: Norm explains how to identify Unknown Graves and how he id’d the grave of Jack Kipling.
URL:https://battlefields.ca/event/the-remember-hill-70-history-event/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion 593 Bells Corners\, 4026 Old Richmond Rd\, Nepean\, ON\, K2R 1H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Norm Christie":MAILTO:info@battlefields.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230625T120000
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SUMMARY:The 'Remember The Somme' History Event
DESCRIPTION:TOPIC: 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. For the Canadians The Somme would lead to 24\,000 dead\, wounded and missing for a village and a few farmer’s fields. The attack was also the first use of tanks\, and was important for the bloody lessons that were taught. Canada would take The Somme hammering to learn and plan for their next battle for Vimy Ridge. Those interested in history and are in the Ottawa area are welcome to join our History Event. If you have items to sell\, trade or buy\, bring them along. There will be free tables\, and a bar. Let’s save Canadian History! \nCOME ON OTTAWA; JOIN THE 77TH OVERSEAS BATT’N CLUB \nAt 1 pm: “James Fitzpatrick: Eat\, Drink\, and be Merry\, For Tomorrow You Die!”. The Indispensable Role of Alcohol in the Canadian Expeditionary Force. In a conflict where the endurance of appalling conditions meant the difference between victory and defeat\, alcohol was an integral component of maintaining a fighting spirit. It bolstered morale\, aided in maintaining discipline\, the facilitation of camaraderie\, and the endurance of harsh battlefield conditions. Grab a pint and settle in to hear the story of how drink helped propel Canada to victory.\nAt 2 pm: Norm will present “The Battle of The Somme”.
URL:https://battlefields.ca/event/the-remember-the-somme-history-event/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion 593 Bells Corners\, 4026 Old Richmond Rd\, Nepean\, ON\, K2R 1H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Norm Christie":MAILTO:info@battlefields.ca
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SUMMARY:The 'Remember Ypres' History Event
DESCRIPTION: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 than 250\,000 Commonwealth soldiers died in the Salient\, 100\,000 are still Missing. Canada lost 16\,000 men killed around YPRES. Those interested in history and are in the Ottawa area are welcome to join our History Event. If you have items to sell\, trade or buy\, bring them along. There will be free tables\, and a bar. Let’s save Canadian History!
URL:https://battlefields.ca/event/the-remember-ypres-history-event/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion 593 Bells Corners\, 4026 Old Richmond Rd\, Nepean\, ON\, K2R 1H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Norm Christie":MAILTO:info@battlefields.ca
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SUMMARY:The 'Remember Gallipoli' History Event
DESCRIPTION:The Gallipoli Campaign was one of the most exotic and infamous of the Great War. Hard-fought in a romantic location\, it was the near victory that ended in failure. It cost 50\, 000 Allied lives. It was Churchill’s Folly. Those interested in history and are in the Ottawa area are welcome to join our History Event. If you have items to sell\, trade or buy\, bring them along. There will be tables\, and a bar. Let’s save Canadian History. COME ON OTTAWA; JOIN THE 77TH OVERSEAS CLUB!
URL:https://battlefields.ca/event/the-remember-gallipoli-history-event/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion 593 Bells Corners\, 4026 Old Richmond Rd\, Nepean\, ON\, K2R 1H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Norm Christie":MAILTO:info@battlefields.ca
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SUMMARY:The 'Remember Vimy' Event
DESCRIPTION:The ‘REMEMBER VIMY’ HISTORY EVENT\nDate: Sunday\, March 26th\, 2023; Noon to 4:00pm.\nVenue: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 593\nLocation: 4026 Old Richmond Road\, Bell’s Corners.\nFree entry & parking.\nCall 613-823-7000 or Ask Norm for any other details.\nTopic: The Battle of Vimy Ridge was a brilliant Canadian Victory. It became synonymous with efficiency and success. But it cost 4\,000 Canadian lives. It was the first step in the Canadian path to Glory. Those interested in history and are in the Ottawa area are welcome to join our History Event. If you have items to sell\, trade or buy\, bring them along. There will be tables\, and a bar. Let’s save Canadian History!\nTopic Time: 2:00pm \nCome on everyone\, we need people to show up!\nAlways Sundays\, the following events will be April 23rd and May 28th.
URL:https://battlefields.ca/event/the-remember-vimy-event/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion 593 Bells Corners\, 4026 Old Richmond Rd\, Nepean\, ON\, K2R 1H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Norm Christie":MAILTO:info@battlefields.ca
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SUMMARY:The veteran’s pilgrimage to France for the unveiling of the Vimy Memorial July 1936
DESCRIPTION:Buy your Sweetie a Great War Book and she will love you forever? Those interested in history and are in the Ottawa area are welcome to join our “Sweetie” History Event. If you have items to sell\, trade or buy\, bring them along. There will be tables and a bar. Let’s save Canadian History! “Come-on Ottawa\, we need people to show up!”.
URL:https://battlefields.ca/event/the-veterans-pilgrimage-to-france-for-the-unveiling-of-the-vimy-memorial-july-1936/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion 593 Bells Corners\, 4026 Old Richmond Rd\, Nepean\, ON\, K2R 1H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Norm Christie":MAILTO:info@battlefields.ca
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SUMMARY:History Event: Making of the Commonwealth Cemeteries
DESCRIPTION:DATE: Sunday\, January 22\, 2023\nTIME: 12:00pm – 4:00pm\nLOCATION: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 593\, 4026 Old Richmond Road\, Bell’s Corners\, free entry and parking.\nCONTACT: 613-823-7000 or cefbooks@rogers.com for questions and more information. \nReady to get rid of the New Year’s Blues? Uplift your spirits and of those you love by buying a special gift for your wife or girlfriend? Those interested in history and are in the Ottawa area are welcome to join our New Year History Event. If you have items to sell\, trade or buy\, bring them along. There will be tables\, and a bar. Let’s save Canadian History! \nNorm’s Topic: The Making of the Commonwealth Cemeteries; including their science and development\, identifying the Unknown; finding the missing cemetery\, CA40\, and much\, much more. Presentation at 2 pm. Sponsored by The King & Empire Foundation – kingandempire.ca
URL:https://battlefields.ca/event/history-event-making-of-the-commonwealth-cemeteries/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion 593 Bells Corners\, 4026 Old Richmond Rd\, Nepean\, ON\, K2R 1H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Norm Christie":MAILTO:info@battlefields.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221218T160000
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SUMMARY:History Event: Masters of War
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 18: Noon to 4pm\, 4026 Old Richmond Road\, Bell’s Corners\nNorm’s topic will be: MASTERS OF WAR; The Development of the Canadians from Country Bumpkins to the most efficient force in the West\, 1914-18.\nPresented by The King & Empire Foundation.\nFree entry & parking. Click or call 613-823-7000 for details.
URL:https://battlefields.ca/event/the-next-history-event/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion 593 Bells Corners\, 4026 Old Richmond Rd\, Nepean\, ON\, K2R 1H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norm Christie":MAILTO:info@battlefields.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20221113T120000
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SUMMARY:First Norm Christie History Event
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 13th: Noon to 4pm\, 4026 Old Richmond Road\, Bell’s Corners.\nThose interested in history in the Ottawa area are welcome to join. Let’s see what we can make of this. We can save Canadian history. If you have items to sell\, trade or buy bring them along. There will be tables\, a bar\, and Norm will give a presentation on ‘Who Killed Michael Wittmann‘ at 2:00pm.\nFree entry & parking. Click or call 613-823-7000 for details.
URL:https://battlefields.ca/event/the-first-norm-christie-history-event/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion 593 Bells Corners\, 4026 Old Richmond Rd\, Nepean\, ON\, K2R 1H7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Norm Christie":MAILTO:info@battlefields.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190411T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T081607
CREATED:20190328T152054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190328T152054Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Sacred Places
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://battlefields.ca/event/talk-sacred-places-2/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Regiment Museum\, 701 Oxford Street East\, London\, ON\, N5Y 4T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190409T180000
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CREATED:20190328T151536Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Masters of War
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://battlefields.ca/event/talk-masters-of-war/
LOCATION:Royal Canadian Legion Tillsonburg\, 16 Durham Street\, Tillsonburg\, ON\, N4G 1V7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTAMP:20260521T081607
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SUMMARY:Talk: Sacred Places
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://battlefields.ca/event/talk-sacred-places/
LOCATION:Canadian Military Heritage Museum\, 347 Greenwich St.\, Brantford\, Ontario\, N3S 7X4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Norm Christie":MAILTO:info@battlefields.ca
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