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To: franksolich

Canadian Troops Landing at Juno Beach June 6, 1944 Photographer: Gilbert Milne Library and Archives Canada

12 posted on 02/08/2005 2:51:12 PM PST by Cagey
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To: Cagey; franksolich

Never heard of bicycles on D-Day; I do learn something new every day, no kidding.

Thanks for the pic, Cagey.


13 posted on 02/08/2005 4:55:39 PM PST by JLO (Minnesota Nice)
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Right, thanks, sir, for finding that photograph, so as to prove my point Canadians did land on the beaches of Normandy carrying bicycles.

The photograph I saw in the book, though, showed them disembarking while under fire; I wonder which bureaucratic colonel decided that phase of the operation--and hope he was sacked.


14 posted on 02/08/2005 4:58:59 PM PST by franksolich (Norge uber alles)
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