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| November 11th is the day that Canadians commemorate those who died in armed conflicts. The above photo depicts what remains of Canada's Camp-X used as training facility for WWII spies. More than 500 Canadian and American civilians were trained as intelligence specialists by the British Special Operations Executive. Serving on dangerous missions abroad, these secret agents were not legally protected if caught nor were they openly recognized for their courage and sacrifice. The first school of its kind in North America, Camp X was also an advanced top-secret communications relay station until it closed in 1969. The camp's activities helped build intelligence ties between Canada, Great Britain, and the United States, and have inspired spy-fiction writers. |
Saturday, November 11, 2017
Remembrance Day
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Interesting historic spot.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful with those flags in the wind. Also an secret and interesting monument. Thanks for showing Andy.
ReplyDelete...a dramatic tribute!
ReplyDeleteWe celebrate too November 11th today and we pay tribute to the friendly soldiers of numerous countries (among which Canada and USA) for the precious help which they brought in France
ReplyDeleteWow, a bit of history I didn't know about accompanied by a gorgeous photo!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of Camp X. Are you sure this isn't one of those inspired spy-fiction stories? Seriously, so many people served in so many ways. But sometimes I think these memorials glorify war. Perhaps we should show what really happens in combat so the general population begins to get some idea of the horrors involved and might be less likely to give our leaders the go-ahead when they start talking about starting a war with another country. I'm talking about the orange-headed monster we have to deal with, of course.
ReplyDeleteI was up to the Vet's Centre at Sunnybrook today. It is a moving event to be among all of those veterans.
ReplyDeleteI hate to say this, but I think we need a camp X today.
ReplyDeleteNever realised shuch a place existed there
ReplyDeleteI like your name for the day better than ours. It's good to honor veterans, but remembrance is what it's all about.
ReplyDeleteWe had armistace day yesterday here in NZ, the day that the first world war was officially over. Good day to always remember.
ReplyDelete"nor were they openly recognized for their courage and sacrifice" - well said!
ReplyDeleteI'd not heard of Camp X. I fear that these days ties between the U.S. and any other thoughtful democracies are being squandered and severed.
ReplyDeleteI have heard of the place, but have never been to the site.
ReplyDeleteoh this is good to know
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