Armistice/Remembrance Day
What is the meaning of Armistice?
A cessation of all hostilities of a conflict.
Allies, and Germany
Why did the groundcrew paint stripes on the Spitfire aircraft?
To signal allies, and separate them from enemies.
Which squadron did many Canadians fly in?
171 Allied Squadrons
What is a cenotaph?
Cenotaph is a monument where someone is buried, usually a person who died at war.
November 11, 1931
Which beach did the Canadian soldiers breach?
Juno Beach
Which model was later used for weather patrols?
Halifax LW170
How were the RCAF involved with the Allies before D-Day?
They bombed the invasion area to disrupt troop and supply lines.
Where is the largest Remembrance Day ceremony?
National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario
Why did they change from Armistice Day to Remembrance Day?
The word Remembrance has a better connotation; Remembrance focuses on the memory instead.
How many Canadians were among the paratroopers?
450 Canadians
How much could the RCAF Lancaster carry?
990KG Ten Ton Tessie/Grand Slam
What divisions formed the Canadian land assault force?
3rd Canadian Infantry Division
2nd Canadian Armored Brigade
Bonus Points for 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion as protective flanks
Who attends the National War Memorial ceremony?
Governor General, Prime Minister, Silver Cross Mother
How did the veterans help with the decision of when Armistice Day was?
They argued for it to actually be set on Armistice Day.
How many Canadians died?
340 Canadians
How many missions did the Halifax LW170 carry out?
27 missions
What is the Second Front?
Russia allied with the Allies, causing Germany to need to split its troops.
What do typical ceremonies have in them?
Prayer, recitation, the playing of the "Last Post" and "Reveille", 2 min silence
How did Canada mark its first Armistice Day?
King George V of Britain made a special appeal that Nov 11 would have a cease of all ordinary activities, and have a 2 minute silence at 11AM.
When was D-Day?
June 6th, 1944
Out of the three aircraft, who continued service for the longest?
What key locations did the Canadians capture/occupy?
The German headquarters on the beach, a key bridge, a crucial crossroad
What do ceremonies allow people to do?
It gives civilians time to reflect on the sacrifices made at war, and comrades time to honor friends and allies who had fallen during the conflict.