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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:active_years
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1939-1945
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gptkbp:battle
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gptkb:Battle_of_Normandy
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Scheldt
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Netherlands
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Rhineland
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:Canada
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:engagement
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:equipment
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gptkb:M4_Sherman_tank
gptkb:Lee-Enfield_rifle
gptkb:Universal_Carrier
Bren gun
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gptkbp:formation_date
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gptkb:1940
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Ottawa
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Contributed to the liberation of Western Europe
Helped establish Canada as a significant military power
Integral part of the Canadian military strategy in WWII
Facilitated Canadian military cooperation with Allied forces
Participated in major offensives against Axis powers
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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2nd Canadian Infantry Division
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gptkbp:insignia
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Division patch
Canadian flag
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gptkbp:motto
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The Strong Shall Stand
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Wretched Refuse
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gptkbp:notable_commanders
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Major-General Henry Crerar
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Canadian_Army
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gptkbp:recruitment
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volunteer soldiers
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gptkbp:size
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approximately 15,000 personnel
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gptkbp:supports
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gptkb:Canadian_Provost_Corps
gptkb:Canadian_Medical_Corps
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Artillery
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Engineers
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Corps_of_Signals
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Operation_Veritable
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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