Battle of the Atlantic Commemorations
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 05/06/12 -- On May 6, Canadians from all walks of life will gather and commemorate the sacrifices made by those who fought so valiantly during the Battle of the Atlantic.
"During the Battle of the Atlantic, thousands of Canadian men and women in the Royal Canadian Navy, the Merchant Navy, and the Royal Canadian Air Force served our nation with honour and pride in the face of perilous conditions," said the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence. "Sixty-seven years later, our ships, sailors, airmen and airwomen continue the proud legacy established during this battle. I salute all members of the Canadian Forces, past and present, and their families, for their service and sacrifice in Canada's name."
"The Battle of the Atlantic commemorates the conviction and courage, as well as the dedication and determination, of the Canadian sailors, merchant seamen, and Royal Canadian Air Force and Canadian Army personnel who fought in the North Atlantic," said , Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy.
Each year, on the first Sunday in May, Canada's naval community commemorates the longest single campaign of the Second World War. Today, the legacy of the Battle of the Atlantic is upheld by those who serve, pledging themselves "Ready, Aye Ready," to face today's security challenges with pride and professionalism.
The national ceremony will be held at the National War Memorial and include the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) and members of the Royal Canadian Air Force, alongside members of the Merchant Navy, Central Region Sea and Air Cadets, Navy League Cadets, the Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party, local veteran organizations, other government departments, the diplomatic community and the Ottawa Children's Choir.
The Battle of the Atlantic, the fight for command of the North Atlantic, was waged from 1939 until 1945, and pitted Allied naval and air forces against German U-boats, whose primary targets were the convoys of merchant ships carrying vital life-sustaining cargo from North America to Europe.
Much of the burden of fighting the Battle of the Atlantic fell to the RCN. At the outbreak of war, the RCN was comprised of only six destroyers and a handful of smaller vessels. By the end of the war, the RCN was the fourth largest navy in the world.
The Battle of the Atlantic ended with Victory in Europe Day on May 8, 1945.
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