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Canadian Highland Light Infantry Memorial, Buron
Early on the morning of 7 June the Highlanders and the Sherbrooke Fusiliers were advancing towards Buron when they came under fire from machine guns and anti-tank weapons. A set piece battle followed in which Canadians and Germans fought house to house. Buron would not be taken until 9 July. Date: 2009
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Advancing Anti Tank Canadians Fusiliers Guns Highlanders Morning Piece Sherbrooke Weapons
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Experience the history of the Canadian Highland Light Infantry with our stunning photographic print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, captured from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts the Canadian Highland Light Infantry Memorial at Buron, a poignant reminder of the brave soldiers who fell during the Battle of Normandy on 7 June 1944. As the Highlanders and the Sherbrooke Fusiliers advanced towards their objective, they were met with fierce resistance from enemy machine guns and anti-tank weapons. Our high-quality print brings the past to life, allowing you to relive this significant moment in history. Order now and add a piece of military history to your home or office decor.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Early Morning of June 7, 1944: The Canadian Highland Light Infantry and Sherbrooke Fusiliers Advance Towards Buron This poignant photograph captures the early morning hours of June 7, 1944, as members of the Canadian Highland Light Infantry and Sherbrooke Fusiliers prepare to advance towards the village of Buron during the Battle of Normandy. The date marks the beginning of a fierce and protracted battle between Canadian and German forces, which would last until July 9. As the sun rises over the Normandy countryside, the Highlanders and Sherbrooke Fusiliers march forward, determined to take control of Buron from the German defenders. However, their progress is met with heavy resistance as machine guns and anti-tank weapons are trained on them from the village's fortified positions. The ensuing battle would become a set-piece engagement, with Canadians and Germans locked in fierce house-to-house combat. The village's narrow streets and tightly packed buildings made for a challenging and deadly battlefield, with both sides suffering heavy losses. Despite the odds, the Canadian forces pressed on, driven by their determination to secure Buron and advance towards their ultimate objective: the liberation of France from Nazi occupation. The battle for Buron would last for over two weeks, but ultimately, the Canadians would emerge victorious. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the Canadian soldiers who fought in the Battle of Normandy, and the price paid for the liberation of Europe from the grip of the Third Reich.
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