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'''Aye''' is a tiny village located near [[Marche-en-Famenne]] in [[Belgium]]. The inhabitants of Aye are called the "Godis" in the [[Walloon language|Walloon]] dialect. The postal code is 6900. |
'''Aye''' is a tiny village located near [[Marche-en-Famenne]] in [[Belgium]]. The inhabitants of Aye are called the "Godis" in the [[Walloon language|Walloon]] dialect. The postal code is 6900. |
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On 2 January 1945 the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion was assigned to patrolling duties and to aid defence. They took part in the general advance passing the towns of Aye, Marche, Foy, and Bande. Their participation ended after the Allies captured Bande. During the operation the unit sustained a few casualties in their active combat role. They were the only Canadians to take part in the Ardennes Offensive. |
On 2 January 1945 the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion was assigned to patrolling duties and to aid defence. They took part in the general advance passing the towns of Aye, Marche, Foy, and Bande. Their participation ended after the Allies captured Bande. During the operation the unit sustained a few casualties in their active combat role. They were the only Canadians to take part in the Ardennes Offensive. |
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Revision as of 01:18, 22 March 2009
Aye is a tiny village located near Marche-en-Famenne in Belgium. The inhabitants of Aye are called the "Godis" in the Walloon dialect. The postal code is 6900.
WWII
Canada's Role On 2 January 1945 the 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion was assigned to patrolling duties and to aid defence. They took part in the general advance passing the towns of Aye, Marche, Foy, and Bande. Their participation ended after the Allies captured Bande. During the operation the unit sustained a few casualties in their active combat role. They were the only Canadians to take part in the Ardennes Offensive.
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