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The No. 2 Construction Battalion
Did you know that there was a battalion of black soldiers in the Canadian Army during the First World War? Long ignored, the members of the 2nd Construction Battalion contributed enormously to the war…
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The Normandy Landings: Myths, facts, and legacies of a complex liberation
How could GIs be persuaded to land on the beaches of Normandy and brave enemy fire? While patriotism and solidarity against Nazi crimes were powerful motivations, the U.S. military in 1944 also used a…
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Holiday Reading (2024)
The year 2024 is drawing to a close, and it’s an understatement to say that the Company Canada team is very happy with its results! With the release of Honouring Bravery, our Ontario chapter,…
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The Maison des Canadiens
Do you know the Maison des Canadiens? In addition to its exceptional appearance, it was also the first point reached by Canadian troops landing in Normandy on June 6, 1944.
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The date of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
Planning the Vimy Ridge offensive took several months for the Allied nations. For Canada, such an operation involved an incalculable number of troops and particularly meticulous preparation. However, did you know that the date…
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The Pig War
Did you know that Canada and the United States once went to war over a pig? The Pig War of 1859 is one of the most bizarre wars in Canadian history!
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The 2nd Cavalry Regiment (United States)
Did you know that the 2nd United States Cavalry Regiment had a coat of arms and a motto in French? Discover the story behind the origins of their symbol.
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Kilroy was here
Did you know that World War II soldiers also shared memes? Discover the story behind Kilroy was here: the most shared meme from one continent to another.
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The Canadian’s armoured divisions in Italy
The Italian campaign was one of the biggest Canadian campaigns of the Second World War and, for the armoured regiments, it was the first opportunity to put years of training in Britain to the…
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The Courtney Brothers: A Case-Study on Enlistment of Black Soldiers in the First World War
Enlistment in the First World War did not come easy for most Black Canadian soldiers. Acceptance into the military was the responsibility of local recruitment officers, who had the power to deny individuals for…
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Congo – Canada as a Member of the United Nations
In 1960, the Congo gained its independence, but ethnic and political tensions remained high, prompting the United Nations to intervene. Canada answered the call, deploying troops to stabilize the situation and assist civilians in…
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Holiday Reading (2023)
The end of the year means a new vacation! And a new vacation also means a new list of our recommendations for passing the time over the vacations! It’s been a big year for…
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Gérard Pelletier (1919-1943): tracing his story
In November 2022, Catherine Dion-Gagnon and her mother Louise travelled to Italy to visit the resting place of their uncle Gérard Pelletier. Enlisted in the Canadian forces at the start of the Second World…
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How Canada Helped Finance the Chinese Revolution
At the beginning of the 20th century, China experienced numerous periods of insurrection that led to the advent of the Republic on January 1, 1912. Through the international actions of three major players -…
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Tommy Prince – Sergeant for the First Special Service Force
Tommy Prince is Canada’s most decorated Indigenous Veteran with impressive service in Europe and Asia during the Second World War and the Korean War. Now celebrated across the country, it was a long time…
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Len and Cub: An Uncovered 2SLGBTQ+ History of the First World War
The early 20th century was a time of severe persecution for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Homosexuality wasn’t decriminalized until 1969 and same-sex couples hid their affection in public in fear of being jailed or persecuted. For…
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Anti-Semitism in Canada during the Second World War (1933-1945)
On 7 November 2017, the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, made an official apology for the Jewish refugees who had been refused entry to Canada a few months before the outbreak of the…
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Life for the Endicott family under Japanese bombardments (1937-1945)
Many Canadian families went to China at the beginning of the 20th century to preach Christianity or to do business. However, with the outbreak of hostilities between Japan and China, these families also faced…
