Operations Overlord Normandy France

Operations Overlord Normandy France

Operations Overlord was the code name for the Battle of Normandy, the operation that launched the invasion of German-occupied western Europe during World War II by Allied forces. Excerpt from the book ” Into Action with the 12th Field – Lt. Col. T. J. Bell...
Two Veteran Gunners from the 12th Field RCA

Two Veteran Gunners from the 12th Field RCA

Fred Heber and Tom Morris, are thought to be the last two Veterans Gunners from the 12th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery, that we know of are holding strong today at 93 years! The stories from the 12th Field Regiment are ones to be heard and shared for many...
Into Action with the 12th Field – Intro

Into Action with the 12th Field – Intro

The history of the 12th Canadian Field Regiment, RCA begins the first week of September 1940 although the Batteries forming it were mobilized the end of May the same year. Its history really goes back much further since the four Batteries originally included in the...
My father, Arland Kenneth Scott, 12th Field Regt RCA

My father, Arland Kenneth Scott, 12th Field Regt RCA

My father was Arland Kenneth Scott, H35621, who served with the 12th Field Regiment RCA from October 1940 until he died from wounds received in Normandy, 8TH June, 1944. Here is a short biography of Arland: Arland Scott was born (July, 1917) and raised on his family’s...
The Final Push 1945-2015 and Operation Plunder

The Final Push 1945-2015 and Operation Plunder

The 70th Anniversary of the Liberation from Eastern and Northern Holland 1945 – 2015 is being celebrated internationally! Keep Them Rolling, is the Netherland’s oldest and most well known club in the preservation of military vehicles from WWII and ...