On June 6, 1944, more than 156,000 Allied soldiers crossed the English Channel and assaulted the beaches of Normandy in the largest amphibious invasion in history. Among the infantrymen, paratroopers, sailors, and tank crews were military chaplains—unarmed clergy who accompanied combat units into one of the most dangerous operations of the Second World War. These … Read More “Chaplains Under Fire: American, British, and Canadian Padres on D-Day” »
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I spent the last two weeks studying ethics as a part of my training as a chaplain (padre) in the Canadian Armed Forces. It was a great time of learning and our two instructors were very good at getting the information across and making sure that we really got it. One of the best parts … Read More “Band of Brothers” »
