8th Canadian Infantry Brigade
| 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
|
3rd Canadian Infantry Division Formation Patch | |
| Active | 1940-1945 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 3rd Canadian Infantry Division |
| Nickname | "Water Rats" |
| Engagements |
Juno Beach D Day Battle of Normandy Battle of the Scheldt |
The 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade was an infantry formation of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division during World War II
World War II
After training in Britain, the 8th Brigade formed part of the assault forces on D-Day, at Juno Beach. The 8th went ashore in the area Courseulles-sur-Mer, Bernières-sur-Mer and St Aubin-sur-Mer, its task was to clear the beach and establish a beachhead perimeter before moving inland. Clearance of Courseilles was quickly done, thanks to detailed planning. Although the 8th Brigade reached is objectives by D-Day evening, "mopping-up" of by-passed German strongpoints took another ten days.[1]
Order of battle
- The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
- Le Régiment de la Chaudière
- The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment
- 8 Canadian Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots)
References
- ↑ Stacey, Colonel C.P.. "Canada's Battle in Normandy". The Canadian Army at War. Department of National Defence. Archived from the original on 8 April 2010. Retrieved 26 Feb 2010.