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BATTLE SCARS.
- Source :
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Canada's History . Jun/Jul2016, Vol. 96 Issue 3, p20-27. 8p. 5 Color Photographs, 9 Black and White Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2016
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Abstract
- The article discusses the commemoration of the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel (France) on July 1, 1916 and Canada Day, which is celebrated annually on July 1st, in Newfoundland. It discusses the effects of the loss of soldiers from the Newfoundland Regiment during the battle in Newfoundland's collective memory and mentions topics including the regiment's men being known as the Blue Puttees, Newfoundland soldier Tommy Ricketts being awarded the Victoria Cross, and the danger tree in Beaumont-Hamel.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 19209894
- Volume :
- 96
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Canada's History
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 115322628