Tag Archives: D-Day

‘Pressure’ at the Royal Alexandra Theatre

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Edward Brain

I saw David Haig’s play Pressure at the Royal Alexandra Theatre on February 15th, 2023. The play stars Kevin Doyle as Dr. James Stagg, Malcolm Sinclair as General Dwight D. “Ike” Eisenhower, Laura Rogers as Lieutenant Kay Summersby, and Philip … Continue reading →

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76th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings

Posted on June 6, 2020 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th 2020, marks the 76th Anniversary of Canada‘s involvement in the D-Day landings in Normandy France. On June 6th 1944, members of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division and the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade, with the help of the … Continue reading →

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2019 In Review

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Edward Brain

2019 has now finished, and we have entered 2020.  As such, let’s take a look at what happened in 2019: In January, famed opera Bass-Baritone Theo Adam passed away at the age of 92.  While the late Roy Halladay was … Continue reading →

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75th Anniversary of the D-Day Landings

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th 2019, marks the 75th Anniversary of Canada‘s involvement in the D-Day landings in Normandy France. On June 6th 1944, members of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division and the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade, with the help of the … Continue reading →

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2017: In Review

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Edward Brain

It’s December 31st, 2017.  I’d like to thank everyone who has visited my site this year. Let’s look at some of  the highlights of the year:

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73rd Anniversary of D-Day Landings

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Edward Brain

Today, June 6th 2017, marks the 73rd Anniversary of Canada‘s involvement in the D-Day landings in Normandy France. On June 6th 1944, members of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division and the 2nd Canadian Armoured Brigade, with the help of the … Continue reading →

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