Canadian 9th Infantry Brigade
GPTKB entity
Statements (43)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Army_Service_Corps
gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Artillery gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Engineers |
| gptkbp:commanded |
Brigadier General Charles Foulkes
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| gptkbp:disbanded |
1945
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| gptkbp:equipment |
gptkb:M4_Sherman_tank
gptkb:Lee-Enfield_rifle Bren gun |
| gptkbp:formed |
gptkb:1940
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Montreal,_Quebec
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
commemorated in various memorials and monuments
has a legacy of valor and sacrifice awarded multiple battle honors contributed to the Allied victory in Europe participated in the Italian Campaign contributed to the liberation of Europe engaged in the Battle of the Bulge involved in the Battle of Caen operated under the command of the First Canadian Army first Canadian brigade to land in France inspired future generations of Canadian soldiers integrated with British forces involved in the liberation of Dutch cities recognized for its contributions to Canadian military history known for its high casualty rate participated in Operation Veritable played a role in the Battle of Falaise recognized for its bravery and effectiveness |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Canadian 9th Infantry Brigade
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| gptkbp:is_active_in |
gptkb:World_War_II
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| gptkbp:motto |
gptkb:The_Devil's_Brigade
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| gptkbp:nickname |
The Little Black Devils
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Normandy
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Scheldt gptkb:Battle_of_the_Netherlands gptkb:Battle_of_the_Rhineland |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Canadian_Army
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| gptkbp:recruitment |
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
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| gptkbp:size |
approximately 3,000 soldiers
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| gptkbp:type |
infantry brigade
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Operation_Veritable
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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