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The Lost Ship: SS Nerissa
Most of us have never heard of the SS Nerissa. She is an obscure ship named after an equally obscure character from the Merchant of Venice. A small passenger and cargo steamer with a…
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Age is just a number: Avoiding age requirements during First World War enlistment
During World War I, some Canadian recruits overcame age restrictions in order to join the army. As a result, children and men much older than the official age limit were sometimes enlisted as soldiers!…
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Remembrance Day and its commemorations
Remembrance Day is important to all Commonwealth countries. Why is the poppy its symbol? What is the importance of this day? What is remembrance?
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Cynthia Oakley – CWAC Officer
A native of Toronto, Cynthia Oakley was one of many Canadian women who enlisted in the Canadian Army Women’s Service during World War II. Through her service in Canada and Europe, she paved the…
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Miriam Freedman – Travelling the Roads of War
Between 1939 and 1945, Miriam Freedman served with the British army and then the Canadian army. Her service exemplifies the incredible journey of many Canadian women away from the beaten path during the Second…
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Tremblay, Deschamps, Ogilvie et Bolduc: Four remarkable stories from Aviation Nation
In 2025, the ARC Foundation published their latest children book: Aviation Nation: How Canadians Contributed to Flight and Space Around the World. Discover an exclusive excerpt from this new book!
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Top 10 means of transport (in war)
During the summer of 2025, the teams at Je me souviens and Honouring Bravery collaborated on a new official ranking: the top 10 best means of transportation (in war)! Reviving our series of rankings,…
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A Modern 48th Highlander’s perspective: Visiting the Netherlands on the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Apeldoorn
As part of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands, members of the 48th Highlanders of Canada traveled there to participate in the commemorative ceremonies. Following on from our previous article on…
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The 48th Highlanders and Operation CANNONSHOT
In April 1945, the 48th Highlanders of Canada played a key role in the daring Operation CANNONSHOT, crossing the IJssel River under enemy fire. This decisive breakthrough paved the way for the final liberation…
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Paying the Ultimate Sacrifice: The RMR’s role during the Liberation of North West Europe
For many Canadian regiments during the Second World War, the liberation of North-West Europe was an opportunity to prove their wartime mettle once and for all. Garrisoned in Great Britain from 1940 to 1944,…
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The North American Task Force
Did you know that Japan protected Canada during the First World War? From 1914 to 1918, the Japanese navy’s IJN North American Task Force was responsible for protecting Canada’s west coast from potential German…
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The 107th Battalion (Timber Wolf)
Thousands of Indigenous, Métis and Inuit people enlisted in the Canadian army during the Great War. In Europe, many of these men were scattered from one unit to another. In 1915, however, the Canadian…
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Honorary Captains
During the First World War, in addition to the combatants, dozens of committed civilians played a crucial role in the war effort: honorary captains. These religious men braved war to offer important spiritual support…
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John Shiwak – The Best Sniper of the British Army
Referred to as the best sniper in the British Army by those who served beside him, Lance Corporal John Shiwak (1889-1917) bravely served and lost his life during the First World War. As a…
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Three Firsts: Captain Nichola Goddard, MSM
On May 17, 2006, during the Battle of Bayanzi in Afghanistan, Captain Nichola Goddard became the first Canadian woman to direct artillery fire in a combat situation, precisely coordinating howitzers and helicopters under intense…
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Twice Sacrificed – Unaccounted Loyalty
The Japanese-Canadian community has been present in Canada since the late 19th century. Established mainly in British Columbia, many members of the community have made significant contributions since then. This naturally includes the military.…
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The Battle of Ortona
From December 20 to 28, 1943, the Canadian Army experienced its “little Stalingrad” in Ortona, Italy. Famous for its strategic impact, the Battle of Ortona remains one of the Canadian Army’s greatest victories of…
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VE-Day
On May 8, 1945, the Allies declared victory over fascist forces in Europe. In other words, VE Day! Long-awaited, Canadians celebrated the end of the Second World War in the streets of major cities…
