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Canadians Contribute to the Haul of Prisoners

The War Illustrated, Volume 8, No. 184, Page 114, July 7, 1944.

Photo: Canadians Contribute to the Haul of Prisoners. Photo: Canadians Contribute to the Haul of Prisoners. Canadians Contribute to the Haul of Prisoners In six days from the landing prisoners numbered 10,000. This wayside station in Normandy (top) was a German strongpoint. It is now in Canadian hands, and the lined-up prisoners await marching orders. They were still preparing an "impenetrable defence" when the blow fell. Another morose half-dozen (bottom) are seen with their guards; in the background, casualties receive attention. The Western Canadian Infantry Brigade formed part of the British 3rd Division. Photo, Canadian Official.

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