Amiens Day

Amiens Day holds a special place in both the heart of the Canadian Intelligence Corps (C Int C) and with the nation. As you may recall, it is a uniquely Canadian tradition that commemorates the contributions of the Canadian Corps Cyclist Battalion (CCCB), a battalion of cyclists that took part in the pivotal Battle of Am iens during the First World War.

This battle, which began on 8 August 1918 , is regarded as the beginning of the end of the war and marked the start of 'Canada’s Hundred Days,' a period that saw the Canadian Corps score a number of key victories that contributed significantly to the Allied victory.

The C Int C is historically linked to the CCCB. Some of the founding members of the CCCB were soldiers in the Corps of Guides, considered the first dedicated military intelligence unit of the modern Canadian Army.

Today (August 8), the C Int C proudly perpetuates the memory of the CCCB, a unit integral to the success of Amiens, and remember their valiant efforts through our Amiens Day ceremonies.