Canadian forces had been in the UK for years and were more than keen to play their part in what was to come. The 3rd Canadian Division was selected to land on Juno Beach, some 15,000 troops landed on the 6th of June 1944.
Despite their losses, the Canadians were able push inland and their advanced forces got further than any of the Allied troops by nightfall.
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