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86th Machine Gun Battalion
A brief history of this short-lived Canadian army unit during the First World War.
Books of Remembrance
Six books contain the names of Canadians who fought in wars and died either during or after them. Provides online access to view individual pages and describes the ceremony and history around the display of the books.
Brief History of Militia of Upper Canada
Describes the creation of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada during the War of 1812.
Canada and Submarine Warfare, 1909-1950
Explores the influence of submarine warfare on the development of the Canadian forces prior to 1939, the impact of earlier experience on Canadian participation in the WW II, and how that conflict shaped Canada's maritime forces in the post-war era.
Canada and the First World War
Virtual exhibition from the National Archives of Canada. Provides access to personal accounts of the war and background information on Canada's invovement abroad and on the home front.
Canada and the Great War 1914 to 1918
Highlights events of Canadians who paticipated in the Great War from 1914 to 1918 at Vimy Ridge, Ypres, St Julien, Hill 62 and Drocourt-Queant Break and Mons.
Canada at War
From Canada's Digital Collections, articles and exhibits on many facets of Canadian military history.
Canada in Khaki
A listing of hundreds of Canadian military hat and collar badges with a special section for the CEF (Canadian Expeditionery Force) of WW1
Canada's Military Heritage
Details Canada's military experiences including both World Wars, Korea and various peacekeeping missions. Includes photos, articles and links.
Canadian Military History Gateway
Gateway to websites and digital resources about Canada's military history, developed by the Department of National Defence and supported by National Defence Online and the Canadian Culture Online Program.
Canadian Military Medals and Decorations
Veteran Affairs Canada presents various war medals, service badges and honours. Provides detailed information of each, photographs where relevant and circumstances under which they would have been awarded.
Canadian Ruhr Memories
Dedicated to those Canadians who lived or worked in Germany's Ruhr Valley from 1953 to 1971. Includes military, and high school sites.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Excellent site that provides information about the more than 116,000 Canadians and Newfoundlers who fought and died while representing their country during the Nile Expedition (1884-1885), the South African War (1899-1902), the First World War, the Second World War, and the Korean War.
CBC Archives: Conflict and War
World War II, Cold War, domestic issues, peacekeeping, audio and video resources plus related links from the CBC Archives.
Convoy Magazine
Dedicated to promoting and preserving Canadian military history, heritage and vehicles, with special interests for the collector of Canadian military vehicles.
D Company, Royal Rifles of Canada
An account of the company's action during the Battle of Hong Kong in December 1941, from Major Maurice A. Parker's diary.
Deeply Canadian: New Submarines for a New Millenni
Tells the story of how Canada nearly lost her submarine service in the 1990s after decades of dedicated service.
Dieppe Raid
A poem commemorating the Dieppe raid on August 19, 1942. Includes a description of the landing, the Canadian contingent and provides photographs depicting the scenes of that day.
Directorate of History and Heritage
The DHH develops and reinforces Canadian Forces history, heritage, traditions, military honours, museum and music systems. Long-term plan to make available online, the text for all out-of-print histories produced by the DHH and its predecessors.
From Colony to Country : A Reader's Guide to
National Library of Canada prepared this bibliographical pathfinder for people interested in learning about Canada's military heritage. Material of interest to genealogists and family historians is included.
Historical Highlights of RCMP
A timeline of important moments in the development and history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Includes a bibliography on the history of the RCMP.
History and Heritage of the RCAF
Briefly outlines the formation of the Royal Canadian Air Force and its activities since 1924.
History and Traditions of the Royal Canadian Air C
Includes RCAC dress regulations, information on traditions such as their aims, oath, motto, crest, banner, wedge, tartan and parade.
History of Fort Henry
Describes Fort Henry's past and present. The fort was built near Kingston, Ontario, during the War of 1812 by the British.
History: Veterans Affairs Canada
Extensive series of articles on Canadian participation in WW I, WW II, Korean War, and related links.
Juno Beach Centre
Online museum about Canadian D-Day participation plus comprehensive history of Canada in WWII.
Library and Archives Canada: War and Military
Digital collections, virtual exhibitions and research guides.
Maple Leaf Legacy Project
An archive whose aim is to provide photographs of every overseas Canadian war grave to create a virtual Canadian National War Cemetery. Offers project information, grave photo requests and progress report.
Merchant Navy Veterans Association
Provides a historical account of the Merchant Marine Navy's contributions in Canada's war efforts.
Military and naval history - Canada
From Canadian Museum of Civilization, a comprehensive selection of links, including air force.
North West Mounted Police
History of the Northwest Mounted Police, forerunner of the RCMP.
RCMP Secret Activities at Canadian Universities
Describes the book entitled, Spying 101: The RCMP's Secret Activities at Canadian Universities, 1917-1997. Includes pictures and information about the author.
Remembrances: Canada and the Second World War
From Virtual Museum of Canada, this site covers history of the war, equipment, people.
The Canada Connection
Primarily focused peacekeeping policy and Canada's international treaties, with sections on the Balkans, NATO, and the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
The Canadian Letters and Images Project
Letters, photographs and other documents from men and women in the armed services and nursing services during wartime.
The Mounties Tame the Wild West
Describes how the Canadian North West Mounted Police brought law and order to the wild west.
War of 1812
Offers articles, links, uniform charts, book reviews, war reenactments and military replicas.