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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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Newfoundland and the Second World War (1939-1945)
Newfoundland was not yet a Canadian province, but it also had to participate in the war effort during the Second World War. What form did this participation take? We present it to you with…
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Black soldiers during the French regime
To protect its large occupied territories in North America, it was not unusual for the 17th and 18th century French regime to enlist some freed slaves under its banners. Explore this practice further in…
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Conscientious objectors in Canada during the First World War
For many reasons, many people refused to take up arms during the First World War. Labelled as conscientious objectors, these people were mobilized to other fronts to contribute to the war effort. Discover the…
