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Cavalry on mass
6,750 British Napoleonic cavalry painted up over the years by Bob Fraser. In this video they're shown on mass with segments attacking some French squares. One in the center is broken. These are Airfix plastic 1/72 scale figures.
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The Duke of Wellington's army
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What does almost 3 divisions of a British Napoleonic army look like at a 1 to 1 scale? Well here's 25,000 figures painted up and displayed by Bob Fraser. These are Airfix 1/72 scale plastic figures. The cavalry collection can be seen here: ua-cam.com/video/PwkQG2GxX_I/v-deo.html
The Leach Catapult
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The Leach Catapult was a device invented in 1917 to help extend the throwing distance of grenades by Allied soldiers. I decided to build one and try it out at the 2010 WW1 Fall Event near Newville Pennsylvania.
Canucks hit the beach
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Reenactors portraying Canadian troops land on the beach at a D-Day event in Conneaut Ohio, 2010
French forces defend Newville
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A re-edited version of an earlier submittion of reenactors portraying WW1 French troops. Edited and submitted by Jeff Brown.
D-Day Dodgers of Canada
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A tribute slideshow to Canada's not forgotten veterans who fought in Sicily and Italy.
WW1 reenactment
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A walk through the PPCLI trench during the 2008 Spring Event in Newville PA.
WW1 trench walk during reenactment
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The Fall event at Newville. A walk through the PPCLI trench while manned.
Reenacting the PPCLI in WW1 & WW2.
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This is a slideshow I put together of our reenacting group. We portray the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry in World War 1 & 2.
A walk through our new trench
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This is a video of our new trench for reenacting WW1 which only took 2 weekends plus a day to build. At no time did our work party ever exceed 8.
Over the Top (antiqued)
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This is the "antiqued" version of the colour video. This was done to make it look like real historic footage.
Juno Beach D-Day wargame
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WW2 Juno Beach D-Day wargame. 20mm scale, most of the terrain and buildings were scratch built. The Canadians attack!
As a brief and former Hasty-Pee who had the honour to stand in the shadow of giants and meet some Dodgers (as they drank me under the mess table)...there are no words for what they did. None. My cousin, Lt Frederick Culliton Perth Regt, remains in sunny Italy. He was 28 and sacrificed an excellent life, a wonderful family, and sacrificed it all. For us all. My sons and I (we ALL look the same) - honour his memory every Nov 11. I have had the privlidge of standing sentry at the cenotaph as have my sons. The discomfort is an honour. In the morning, and at the going down of the sun, we do our best to remember him and all of them. We are enjoying what we have because of their sacrifices. This is a lesson that needs to be instilled in all. Lest we forget.
16 years after this was posted, I'm wondering if anyone can help me answer a few questions. My grandfather served as a Canadian soldier. I know he participated in the invasion of Sicily and helped liberate The Netherlands. Where or how can I find out where he ended up in between and after?
Cdn forces in WW2 aren't available yet on line. You have to submit a request for your grandfather's records with Library and Archives Canada. you can get the application info from here: www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/contact-us/military-records.html#toc0
My great-grandfather and great uncle was in Africa, Italian and France and Belgium and Holland and Germany camping in the Canadian Army and fist special service force mix of American and Canadians thank you to all allies for saving the world from Hitler's army thank you for your service ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
My grandfather was a D-Day Dodger, IV PLDG, a Canadian armoured reconnaissance battalion. I never got to discuss the war with him so all I have are photos and the few things he said to my parents. Apparently he drove a motorcycle and drank a lot.
That sounds like every dispatch rider ever and a good friend! Thinking this is a story that needs to be told. Interested in a phone interview?
Thanks so much. My respect to all.
A man I was proud to call my friend, used to sing this at parties, Lady Astor was hated, the fighting in Italy was exceptionally hard, because beyond every hill was another hill, and across every river was another river, they were fighting a D-Day every couple of days. Total respect to them all.
Lest We Forget
This isn't the Canadian version. It's the original version covered by Sod's Opera.
Not just the Canadians British as well
newville?
Yes
The sas were in Italy and it’s hard to call them dodgers as the went to France to fight and die under hitlers commando order, great song though 😂
A colourful version that's for sure
Can't wait to go this November!
near me is a place where a RCAF plane was shot down by the germans. no survivors! I am going there tomorrow to lay a wreath of red and white flowers! Thank you Canada.
Thank you posting this.
outstanding video. in the spirit of HELPING not criticizing... typo at the end time 4:41 "preformed" should be performed. My grandfather was front line grenadier in WW1. He never spoke of it.
thanks to all who serve(d), and for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. R E S P E C T
Your efforts will never be forgotten, Thank you
I am R.c.e.m.e canuk😁
My Grandfather was a dodger, but you wouldn't dare call him that. Joseph Daniel Dunphy - 1st Division, 3rd Brigade RCEME.
I've got Northwest rebellion, WWII and Korean war kit and am about to join the 27th Battalion C.E.F. for WWI reenacting which is hopefully going to work out.
Are you guys the same PPCLI reenacting group that has WW1 branch in newmarket ontario?
No. We don't have any members living there. We are in GTA though.
Hopefully starting a reenactment group in my area soon representing 2nd world war and Northwest Rebellion. Shame there are not many groups in my area...
Much respect to you guys,Legends all of you.Fuck Lady Astor
Thank you Sir's for dodging D-day and taking Italy in winter gear and on foot. Keeping pace with the Americans in their fancy tanks. The bottom line is that Canadians are stronger on foot than people in Tanks. You continue to make us proud with that sort of reputation.
I dont actually think america was in the war at this time. We only joined in the last year. As far as we were concerned it was a European war. That was back when we were more conservative about foreign conflicts, but the cold war and war on terror ended that conservative mentality. As president Roosevelt would say "Speak softly and carry a stick." (tho at the time we didnt rly have that impressive of a military, only a decent navy) The only way we would have joined was if Nazi troops actually set foot in Britain, and even then we'd prolly be reluctant. Hell, even after the numerous bomb raids on Britain, all we did was send financial aid. Thats why they mention the "yanks" at the beginning of the song, they thought it was absurd that they were being called "D-Day Dodgers" when the US wasn't even joining the war at all. (which it was. it was incredibly absurd) Even during the time we were at war, most of our focus was in the pacific.
My grandfather wrote a book called D-Day Dodger, Memoirs of a Foot Soilder. He has eye witness accounts. And many historical battle reports confirm that a Canadian on foot is more lethal than an American in a tank. So just deal with it that a few plucky Canadians are better at war than Amercians.
@@mak9595 thats not what i was arguing against? im just pointing out that americans weren't in the war yet. which is just a simple fact. kinda weird that u guys always mention us when we literally have nothing to do w half the things y'all mention us in. makes u kinda come off as obsessive
My grandfather was in the 5th mechanized division of the 1st infantry in Italy and then in Holland. They were torpedoed on their way to Sicily and spent much of one night in the water, men drowning all around him. I don't think the Husky campaign gets recognized for how hard they fought and how many Germans surrendered to Canadian troops
World war one
Grandfather in the Royal Canadian Dragoons...a dispatch rider. Front line brutal conditions with no reserves facing some of the best of the German Army for 16 months. Any doubt to the difficult offensive conditions go on a Italy WW2 History tour and educate yourself. Thanks Jimmy for your service!!
My Nan's dad was a d day doger he won the 200 run god bless all the Canadians and USA and UK be rip
In memory of LCpl Benny Parmeter PPCLI died wounds Feb. 20, 1944. He now lies in the Canadian War Cemetery Moro River outside of Ortona. www.findagrave.com/memorial/56517912/benjamin-harold-parmeter/photo
How old do you have to be to participate?
18. You'd have to join a group that participates at the GWA Newville site.
much less polite than most versions. Doesn't say who's singing but they certainly don't sound Canadian
The song is performed by The Sod's Opera.
Nice SKS/Sho-Sho lol
Couple things wrong, Canadians did not take Naples but did take Monte Cassino, and Blighty is another word for Britain, but I guess this all could slide because Canada is part of the British Empire and the saying could mean the same thing and not all British divisions were just British, some had a mix between Canadians, maybe some Australians and New Zealanders mixed in too but most people during the invasion of Naples were American and British but like I said maybe a few Canadians in the British divisions.
This song was a satire song sung by english speaking units in the British 8th Army, about themselves. 8th Army was commanded by famous Field Marshall Montgomery. The 5th Canadian Armoured division and 1st Canadian Infantry division fell under the Canadian Corps, a force of about 70,000 men within the 8th army. The 8th Army, totalled about a quarter million men, mostly Brits, and Canadians but included, Greek and Polish brigades, Indian divisions, Gurkhas brigades, French units, and an ANZAC division.
Canadians landed in the arch of the foot of Italy then fought their way to Ortona, Polish divisions in Italy and later in France were attached to the Canadian Corps
Not to mention the NZ Div, Indian soldiers, Polish troops and others.
It's a Canadian song. If you want a NC, Indian, or Polish song look one up.
LEST WE FORGET
This is the hasty p theme my dad was a hasty p God rest his soul. Dad you are getting a soldiers head stone thanks to the last post. You be proud of what we fought to get you. LOve ya dad
thank you to all our veterans
THANK YOU JOHN MY DAD WAS d day dodgerwounded dec7 1944.lamone river crossing
My dad's cousin Arthur served with the Canadians. When I was a kid he told me "They were the best mates you could have, and fucking great at killing Germans! They took no prisoners!"
Yep if there’s one country who likes kill Germans it’s gotta be us
We apologise for Lady Astor. She was a deranged cunt.
Lady Astor was a right bitch. She had a day out on a destroyer on a really calm day and when she got back to parliament she campaigned (successfully, unfortunately) to get the daily allowance for sailors on small ships (frigates, corvettes, MTBs, etc) stopped because she couldn't see "why they were paid hard-lying money" when she'd been at sea and couldn't see what hardship they had to complain about. she should have been smothered at birth.
my uncle jack percival told me he was one
lyric pls
still waiting
Were the d day dodgers, out in Italy, always on the vino, always on the spree. Eight army scroungers and the Yanks, we live in Rome and stuff the twaks, we're the d day dodgers out in Italy, we landed at salerno, a holiday with pay, Jerry brought a band out to cheer us on our way, showed us the sights and gave us tea, we all sang songs, the beer was free, we are the d day dodgers out in italy. Naples and Cassino were taken in our stride, we didn't get to fight them we just went for the ride, Anzio and Sangro were a fast, we did fuck all, sat on our ass, for we are the d day dodgers, out in italy. On our way to Florence we had lovely time, we ran a bus to Rimini right through the gothic line, on to Bologna we will go, when Jerry fucked off, beyond the PO, for we're the d day dodgers, in italy. Once we had a bright light, that we were going home, back to dear old Blighty, never more to roam, then someone whispered in front you'll fight, we said fuck that, we''ll just sit tight, for we're the d day dodgers, out in italy, old lady Astro, well listen to this, don't stand up on the plat form and talk alot of piss, your the nation's sweet heart, the nation's pride, but your bloody big mouth, is far too wide, that's from the d day dodgers, out in italy. If you look around the mountains and in the mud and rain, you''ll find the scattered crosses, some which bear no name, heart break and toil and suffering gone, the lads beneath them slumber on, for they were the d day dodgers, who'll stay in italy. Honestly this took me forever and Im having a Terrible day today so maybe this will make you have a better one, plus at the begining where it says we live I Rome and stuff the twaks, idk what it says but twaks is another word for middle finger and I really don't know what other words it would have been, hope u like this though anyways
@@dnrspdr03canadian95 woah, thank you so much. I've been thinking about the lyrics for about 2 years. I never tought a canadian would swear so it kinda confuse me what they said xD
holy shit the trench looks like a real ww1 trench
Uncle Ron Dow,R.I.P. we will never forget. Frank
Thanks, Garth Ennis.
I am from Bohemia, little country in midle of Europe, surounded by Germans, Thanks to the comonwealth, soldiers and our own at yours ranks, we never lost our hope for freedom, and only think I am sad for about our liberation is, that our land was liberated by communist, and not by Our freinds who really respected us (russians used our people to purposedly planned manslughter at Dukla pass to get rid of people who saw USSR from its uglier side) thanks! And dont worry obout Astors... One Churchill can take any nuber of them in One speech :D
Canada just voted to send our troops back to Eastern Europe. Can't change the past but you won't be hung out to dry a second time. At least not as long as the US doesn't vote the Manchurian Candidate in. Clinton 2016.
billthegenericguy I just hope that our "statesmen" stop kissing russina and chinese asses, and give ours armed forces something to work with, for bluntly we are not doing all we can to return yours loyality.
I hear you man. Our politicians have been content to freeload on the US military for too long and it may soon bite us in the ass.
Thanks for this my Dad was the layer on a 25pdr with the Battleaxe Division he often used to sing this after a few drops of the black stuff
Sad to say that the British Establishment is still full of shits like "Lady" Astor.