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First Sunday in May Remembers Battle of the Atlantic

Posted on May 2, 2014 by irishroverpei

The Battle of the Atlantic was the longest continuous battle of the Second World War and one in which Canada played a central role. The battle began on the opening day of the war in September 1939 and ended almost … Continue reading →

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31st July 1970 – A Black Day

Posted on March 31, 2012 by irishroverpei

If you’d been at least twenty years old and a member of the Royal Navy prior to 31st July 1970 then it would have indeed been a black day! That was the day the last daily tot of rum was … Continue reading →

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