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Twins of the Second World War: Guest post by Bob Carswell (my friend from elementary school and high school days in Montreal)
/0 Comments/in Newsletter/by Jaan PillTwins of the Second World War: The Shortt Stirling Bomber The evolution of the treatment of identical twins during WWII came about due to perceived value in treating them as one unit. In the first years of WWII they were separated and expected to do their best based on individual merits. In one family, two […]
Women of Intelligence: Winning the Second World War with Air Photos (2012)
/0 Comments/in Jane's Walk, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillWomen of Intelligence: Winning the Second World War with Air Photos (2012) is a remarkable book and for that reason I have decided to write this post. I have discussed the topic of women of intelligence in previous posts including: Women’s roles in Special Operations during the Second World War The Woman With the X-Ray […]
The Woman With the X-Ray Eyes: Blog post by Elinor Florence regarding Constance Babington Smith – Second World War aerial photography specialist
/0 Comments/in Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillA November 29, 2014 blog post by Elinor Florence is entitled The Woman With the X-Ray Eyes. I came across the post because I was looking for an online image of Constance Babington Smith whose work is featured in Chapter 6 of Women of Intelligence: Winning the Second World War with Air Photos (2012), a […]
Women’s roles in Special Operations during the Second World War
/2 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillSome years ago I became interested in the history of police services in the Village of Long Branch. Long-time residents that I’ve interviewed have filled me in on this topic. I enjoy hearing and sharing stories about long-ago police officers who lived and worked in our local neighbourhoods – including one who had a blacksmith shop on […]
Bruce Melanson, Second World War veteran
/2 Comments/in Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillColleen O’Marra writes: I’ve just read the obit of a great Canadian and a local hero as well. Bruce Melanson, World War II veteran ,honoured his fellow soldiers with the planning and financing of the Juno Beach memorial in France. Also very active at The Legion and of course proud to have served in Remembrance […]
Eric Walters has published several Second World War novels for young readers
/0 Comments/in Long Branch, Mississauga, Newsletter, Toronto/by Jaan PillWith regard to the Small Arms Doors Open, I was delighted to learn recently that Eric Walters has written several books for young readers dealing with Canada’s role in the Second World War. I’ve known of Eric Walters for some time. He made one or more presentations at Munden Park Public School in Mississauga during […]
The British empire was dismantled after the end of the Second World War
/0 Comments/in MCHS Stories, Newsletter/by Jaan PillI was in elementary school in Montreal in 1955 when the ‘Richard Riot’ occurred in that city. The event, on March 17, 1955, was named after Maurice Richard, the star player for the Montreal Canadiens of the National Hockey League. In later years it was described as a key factor in Quebec’s Quiet Revolution of […]