The Maple Leaf Division

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military unit
gptkbp:activeYears 1942-1945
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Legion
gptkbp:alumni annual veteran gatherings
gptkbp:awards Unit Citation
gptkbp:battle gptkb:Battle_of_the_Netherlands
Battle of Normandy
Battle of the Scheldt
Battle of the Rhineland
gptkbp:celebrates Remembrance Day ceremonies
dedicated_monuments_in_Canada
gptkbp:commissioningDate 1942
gptkbp:communityEngagement participates in local events
gptkbp:country gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Canadian_military_history
gptkbp:culturalImpact depicted in films and literature
gptkbp:currentStatus historical recognition
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:equipment gptkb:Lee-Enfield_rifle
gptkb:Bren_gun
Sherman tank
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Ottawa,_Ontario
gptkbp:historicalSignificance participated_in_major_WWII_campaigns
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Maple Leaf Division
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:Maple_Leaf_emblem
gptkbp:internationalRelations collaborated_with_Allied_forces
gptkbp:legacy inspired_future_Canadian_divisions
gptkbp:militaryRank recognized for bravery
gptkbp:motto gptkb:The_Maple_Leaf_Forever
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:Maple_Leafers
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Major_General_Chris_Vokes
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Canadian_Army
gptkbp:postWarCareer transitioned to peacekeeping missions
gptkbp:publications historical accounts and books
gptkbp:role infantry
gptkbp:size approximately 15,000 personnel
gptkbp:strategicGoals key_role_in_liberating_Europe
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Royal_Canadian_Army
gptkbp:supports transport units
medical units
engineer units
artillery regiments
signals units
gptkbp:symbolism represents_Canadian_unity
gptkbp:traditions military parades
gptkbp:training basic infantry training