August 14th: The grimmest day of the war for the 12th Field

August 14th: The grimmest day of the war for the 12th Field

Aug 14, 2017 | History

August 14th, 1944 – It was to be the grimmest day of the war for the 12th Regiment R.C.A. The Regiment was the victim of a horrible and ghastly tragedy. The R.A.F. and R.C.A.F. bombed their first target, which were German troops, accurately. The second wave hit...
Meeting stiff opposition due south of Deventer

Meeting stiff opposition due south of Deventer

Apr 9, 2017 | History

…. we had again hit the Jerry who showed every evidence of firming up and fighting for Deventer. The Winnipeg Rifles had great difficulty holding a bridgehead across the Schip Beebe Canal and the Canadian Scottish were also meeting stiff opposition due south of...
OP Block Buster ~ Hit a block and serious one

OP Block Buster ~ Hit a block and serious one

Feb 25, 2017 | History

February 25th, 1945 saw operation “Blockbuster”. The objectives were to finish off the Seigfried Line and the 3rd Division’s job was to take Udem.  The attack was successful and Udem was taken.  Major A.T.P. Gilbert and Capt. E.J. Hooper of the 16th...
Bitter Fighting in Moyland Woods

Bitter Fighting in Moyland Woods

Feb 19, 2017 | History

The 12th Field Regiment, February 15th were supporting the 7th Brigade at Moyland Woods which involved bitter fighting. When the Regiment moved, it was necessary for the 43rd Battery to build rafts to move their guns to higher ground. The Artillery and mortar-fire...