Nov. 13 Canadian Garand Picture of the Day

[Sapper740]

Here is a picture from Operation Cottage which was the 15 August 1943 Allied landing on Kiska Island in the Aleutians. The Canadian Infantry soldiers were issued American gear, uniforms, helmets and weapons in order to avoid any friendly fire incidents which unfortunately failed as there was a Blue on Blue firefight that left 32 soldiers dead and 50 wounded after landing. This picture shows members of the 13th Canadian Infantry Brigade disembarking from their transport.

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