Nigel, Here's a comparison still from the original video. It's interesting to note that the smaller building on the immediate right is still existent, but the house on the extreme right is gone like you say.
The full version of the iconic Bill Grant D-Day film. The 2:08 min video can be viewed at the bottom of the page. The Riddle Of The D-Day Footage | Legion Magazine That was an excellent article By the way, a good friend of mine's father was in France with one of the Canadian armored infantry units. As a history buff (and wargamer) I have a tender spot for out Canadian bretheren who served.
That was an excellent article By the way, a good friend of mine's father was in France with one of the Canadian armored infantry units. As a history buff (and wargamer) I have a tender spot for out Canadian bretheren who served. Nice to hear Gunny. Most folks south of the 49th have little knowledge of the Canadian role in WW2. More than a few Americans, impatient with Roosevelt, served with Canadian units. I was in your town back in June on my way to Kalamazoo.
Given tomorrow's anniversary, giving this thread a bump: http://thechronicleherald.ca/novascotia/1212694-d-day-how-can-you-forget https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAxwFlH6AsA
