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unusual facts about First Canadian Army



John Crocker

Coming under command of Lieutenant-General Harry Crerar's First Canadian Army in August 1944, I Corps drove to the Seine and then took part in the unglamorous mopping up operations along the French and Belgian coastline.


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1st Czechoslovak Armoured Brigade

In November, the brigade passed from the First Canadian Army back to direct control by Montgomery’s 21st Army Group.

Stinson L-1 Vigilant

General Harry Crerar, Commander of the First Canadian Army in Europe during World War II, maintained a Vigilant for his personal use.