Bas, you conveniently FORGET to thank the U.S. for their `Supreme Allied Commander'...…..and `you know who' directed those Canadian forces. LOL!
He made some tough choices, but it was the soldiers carrying out those plans that had the most to loose.
“Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely. … I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory!”