by Mark Zuehlke
———. “Narrative of Normandy Assault,” 145.2C4013(D1). Directorate of History, Department of National Defence.
Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (mg) War Diary, June 1944. RG24. National Archives of Canada.
“Campaign in France, 1944: Answers by Gen. Blumentritt to questions submitted by Chester Wilmot,” University of Victoria Special Collections.
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Canadian Operations in North-West Europe, August 1944: Extracts from Memoranda (Series 7). University of Victoria Special Collections, Reginald Roy Collection.
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Canadian Scottish Regiment, 1st Battalion War Diary, June 1944. RG24. National Archives of Canada.
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8th Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, June 1944. RG24. National Archives of Canada.
5th Canadian Field Company, Royal Canadian Engineers War Diary, June 1944. RG24. National Archives of Canada.
1st Canadian Parachute Battalion War Diary, June 1944. RG24. National Archives of Canada.
1st Hussars (6th Canadian Armoured Regiment) War Diary, June 1944. RG24. National Archives of Canada.
Fort Garry Horse (10th Canadian Armoured Regiment) War Diary, June 1944. RG24. National Archives of Canada.
14th Field Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery War Diary, June 1944. RG24. National Archives of Canada.
Gillen, I.J. I.J. Gillen Diary, RG518-0-2-E. National Archives of Canada.
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Highland Light Infantry of Canada War Diary, June 1944. RG24. National Archives of Canada.
“Historical Notes 1942–1945: First Canadian Parachute Battalion,” 145.4013(D1). Directorate of History, Department of National Defence.
“Information re: dispersion on D-Day, 6 June 1944 1 CDN Para Bn,” 145.4013(D2). Directorate of History, Department of National Defence.
“Interview with Maj. J.H. Gordon, Queen’s Own Rifles 8bde 3 Canadian Division.” Directorate of History, Department of National Defence.
Locke, J.E. (Capt.). “Narrative by Capt. J.E. Locke on D-Day Normandy, The History of the Jeep Platoon in Action on 6 June 44,” 112.3h1.001(d21). Directorate of History, Department of National Defence.
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“Memo of Interview with Capt. D.W.W. Mascall at Army Headquarters, Ottawa, 16 November 49,” 145.4011(D3). Directorate of History, Department of National Defence.
“Memo of Interview with Maj. D.W. Wilkins, 1st Canadian Parachute Bn., at CMHQ, 18 and 28 July 44,” 145.4011(D1). Directorate of History, Department of National Defence.
“Memorandum of Interview with Lt. Col. F.M. Matheson, oc, Regina Rifles by Historical Officer, 24 June 44,” 145.2r11011(4). Directorate of History, Department of National Defence.
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9th Canadian Infantry Brigade War Diary, June 1944. RG24. National Archives of Canada.
“The Normandy Invasion—June, 1944: A Study prepared by the German Air Historical Branch (8th Abteilung), dated 6th August 1944.” University of Victoria Special Collections, Reginald Roy Collection.
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INTERVIEWS AND CORRESPONDENCE
Andrews, Joseph James. Interview by Cameron Falconer. Victoria, BC. 8 March 1983. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Baird, James Douglas. Interview by William S. Thackray. Victoria, BC. 17, 27 June and 18 July 1980. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Bateman, Merritt Hayes. Interview by Tom Torrie. Sidney, BC. 28 May 1987. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Beer, John Pope. Interview by David Gantzer. Victoria, BC. 26, 28 November 1979. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Bettridge, Bill. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Brampton, ON. 14 October 2003.
Boyle, Art. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. London, ON. 30 September 2003.
Burley, Ralph. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Toronto. 12 August 2003.
Bury, Bill. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Hamilton, ON. 20 August 2003.
Butters, Thomas William Lowell. Interview by Tom Torrie. Victoria, BC. 19 August 1987. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Byrne, Jack. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. St. Joseph, ON. 10 October 2003.
Cave, John Clifford. Interview by Chris D. Main. Victoria, BC. 14, 24 August 1978. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Cheney, Don. Interview by Glen Cook. Ottawa. 16 November 2000. Canadian War Museum Oral History Project Collection.
Chevalier, Roger. Interview by author. Courseulles-sur-Mer. 23 May 2003.
Choat, Russell Frederick. Interview by James Murphy. Victoria, BC. 27 June and 5, 11 July 1977. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Clarke, Bernard. Interview by Tom Torrie. Victoria, BC. 18 August 1987. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Cleveland, Gerry. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Port Colbourne, ON. 4 November 2003.
Cockburn, Phil. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Ravenswood, ON. 11 August 2003.
Cook, Orville. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Holland Centre, ON. 7 October 2003.
Corry, Geoffrey D. Interview by Tom Torrie. Victoria, BC. 12 August 1987. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Côté, Ernest. Interview by Michael Boire. Ottawa. 14 November 2003.
Crabtree, Kenneth S. Interview by Chris Bell. Victoria, BC. 24 August 1982. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Daubs, Jack. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. London, ON. 9 October 2003.
Eckenfelder, George V. Interview by Tom Torrie. Victoria, BC. 7 August 1987. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Fletcher, Dave. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Streetsville, ON. 2 September 2003.
Fulton, Lochie. Interview by Ken MacLeod. Victoria, BC. 9 February 1998.
Gonder, Harold Bertrand. Interview by Mark C. Hill. Victoria, BC. 23 July and 7, 8, 9 August 1985. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Gray, Raymond Skelton. Interview by Tom Torrie. Victoria, BC. 27 August 1987. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Hall, A.C. Vassar. Interview by Chris D. Main. Victoria, BC. 7, 11, 15 May 1979. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Hinton, Peter. Interview by Mark Hill. Victoria, BC. 22 July 1985. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Jackson, Rolph. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Toronto. 2 September 2003.
Kingston, Dave. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Mississauga, ON. 10 September 2003.
Lamb, Hugh. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Mississauga, ON. 8 September 2003.
Learment, Don. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Guelph, ON. 21 November 2003.
Lecarpentier, Georges. Interview by author. Courseulles-sur-Mer. 23 May 2003.
McCormick, Bill. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Gault, ON. 3 October 2003.
———. Telephone interview by John Gregory Thompson. 14 February 2004.
McCullough, Jim. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Loretto, ON. 9 September 2003.
McLean, Jack. Interview by Ken MacLeod. Vancouver. September 1997.
Madden, John R. Recorded Recollections. 1987. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Martin, Jack. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Scarborough, ON. 1 October 2003.
Mingay, Donald. Interview by Michael Boire. Collingwood, ON. November 2003.
Parks, Jim. Interview by Ken MacLeod. Vancouver, BC. November 1997.
Plows, Arthur Howard. Interview by Chris D. Main. Victoria, BC. 18, 31 August 1978. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Richardson, Charles. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. London, ON. 30 October 2003.
Richardson, Stan. Correspondence with author. 10 March 2003.
Rogers, Fred. Videotaped recollections in possession of the author. N.d.
Ruffee, George E.M. Interview by Tom Torrie. Victoria, BC. 28 July 1987. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Ryan, Joe. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Cobourg, ON. 6 November 2003.
Seaborn, Robert Lowder. Interview by Cameron Falconer. Victoria, BC. 23 February 1983. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Seneco, Stan. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. East York, ON. 3 November 2003.
Shawcross, Ronald Glendall. Interview by Mark C. Hill. Victoria, BC. 14, 19 June 1985. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Simpson, Jim. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. Windsor, ON. 13 September 2003.
Springer, Jack. Interview by John Gregory Thompson. London, ON. 1 November 2003.
Storrs, Anthony H.G. Interview by Chris Bell. Victoria, BC. 9, 16 September 1982 and 13 June, 8 July, 30 August 1983. University of Victoria Special Collections.
Stuart, Okill. Correspondence with author. 6 January 2003.
Wightman, Cyrill Merrott. Interview by Cameron Falconer. Victoria, BC. 8 February 1983. University of Victoria Special Collections.
GENERAL INDEX
Ranks given for individuals are highest attained as of June 6, 1944
Adams, Pte. Bill, 147–48
Aldershot, 106
Alexander, Capt. H.L., 165
Alexander, Gen. Sir Harold, 28
Algonquin, HMCS, 107–8, 155–56, 270–71
Allan, Tpr. Larry, 177, 194–95
Allen, Ralph, 341
Allied Expeditionary Air Force (AEAF), 57, 59, 66, 81, 286
Amblie, 330
American Priest 105-mm SPG, replaces 25-pounder, 39–40
Anderson, Pte. Boyd, 89, 226
Anderson, Maj. J. Ernest, 209
Anderson, F/L Thomas G., 132–33
Andover, 94
Andrews, Lt. Joseph James, 310–11
Anguerny, 76, 101, 258, 269, 272, 294 300, 301–4, 342
Anisy, 101, 302, 303, 309, 345
Arber, Lt. Jack, 219, 221
Ardenne, 101
Argentan, 80
Arkansas, USS, 153
Arnold, Maj. W.L., 296
; Arromanches, 97
Asnelles-sur-Mer, 80
Authie, 101, 307, 308
Baie de la Seine, 344
Bailey, Sgt. James Malcolm “Ace,” 177–78, 194–95
Baird, Maj. James Douglas, 38–40, 160
Bangor Class Minesweeper, described, 49–50
Banville-sur-Mer, 185, 242, 246–47, 250, 254–56, 310, 324, 340
Banville–Tierceville road, 254, 256, 324
le Bas de Bréville, 148
Basly, 101, 258, 269, 299, 301, 313
Bavent, 228, 229, 231
Bayerlein, Generalleutnant Fritz, 318
Bayeux, 27, 82, 99
Bayfield, HMCS, 50–52, 124–25, 153
Beardsley, Sgt. R.R., 296–97
Beattie, Lt. Rod, 187–88
Bellengreville, 134, 135, 285
Belliveau, Capt. J.L. 281 Benouville, 140, 288
Bény-sur-Mer, 258, 261, 262, 268–70, 272, 293, 294, 297–98, 308, 340–41, 345, 349
Bény-sur-Mer Canadian War Cemetery, 348
Berlin, 61, 65, 68, 285
Bernières-sur-Mer, 100–2, 158, 167–68, 173, 175, 197, 256–59, 261–63, 270, 272, 293, 294, 298, 303, 334, 340, 341, 345, 349
battle for, 210–21
Bettridge, Rfn. Bill, 169–70, 214–16
Beveridge, Lt. J., 266
Bieville, 290
Biggs, Capt. Stanley, 304–6
Bishop, Cpl. L.E., 295
Bismutka, Pte. Peter, 138, 142, 144, 151
Black, Doug, 174
Black, Marvin, 174
Blackader, Brig. K.G. “Ken,” 262, 273, 297, 300, 301
Blacklock, Sgt. J.D., 255
Blainville, 316
Blairmore, HMCS, 124
Blakely, Pte. Harry, 203
Blanchard, Pte. Alfred, 199
Blumentritt, General der Infanterie Günter, 240–41, 317
Blunt, Capt. G., 270
Boulogne, 79, 130
Boynton, David, 212
Bracklesham Bay, 55
Bradbrooke, Lt. Col. G.F.P., 89, 91, 93, 95–98, 129, 148, 152, 230, 235–36
Bradley, Gen. Omar N., 97
Brady, Pte. W.J., 228
Bray, Maj. William Roy, 162, 168, 204, 276
Brebner, MO Capt. Colin, 147–48, 226–27
Bretteville-l’Orgueilleuse, 101, 328, 329