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The Canadian Marine Corps
March 14, 2007: Canada is forming a Marine Corps,
sort of. Although no stranger to amphibious operations, Canada has never had a
separate amphibious force. During World War II, Canadian soldiers went ashore
at Normandy, the largest amphibious operations ever conducted. Canadian troops
participated in other amphibious operations as well. But now Canada is forming
a battalion seized force trained and equipped for amphibious work. The new
force will operate with the coast guard in guarding the countrys vast
coastline, and will also train in counter-terror operations. This will mean the
new force will be able to deploy overseas for coastal and riverine security
operations. The new force will also be available to assist in rescue work
during natural disasters on the coasts of Canada. Maybe not marines, but
definitely amphibious.
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