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Top 10 of the worst ideas (in war)
In his book The Plague, Albert Camus wrote, “When a war breaks out people say: ‘It won’t last, it’s too stupid.’ And war is certainly too stupid, but that doesn’t prevent it from lasting.”…
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The Quebec Conferences
Far from the front lines, important meetings were held during World War II to determine the course of the war. Two of these meetings took place in Quebec City: in 1943 and 1944. Find…
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Artists, historians, and journalists during the Italian Campaign
A large number of artists, historians, and journalists accompanied the Canadian Army during the Italian Campaign to document and report on events at the front. Discover their work, in images and text, from these…
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Léo Major – A Quebec Military Hero
Military legend Léo Major is best known for single-handedly liberating the Dutch city of Zwolle. The multiple retellings of his story have portrayed him as a true hero.
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The Reality and Myths of Black Service in the Great War: No 2 Construction Battalion
Since their rediscovery, there has been a growing amount of misinformation about the service of the No. 2 Construction Battalion. These myths diminish the contributions of these men. We owe it to them to be…
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Four Faces: Goddard, Giesebrecht, Blais and Mendes
Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan was unique in a number of ways. It was the first time a NATO member country invoked Article 5, where an attack on one member is seen as an attack…
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Canadian submarines during the First World War
Did you know that Canada acquired its first submarines during the First World War? When the war started, the Canadian navy was pretty small and mostly focused on the war in the Atlantic. This…
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The Royal Montreal Regiment: Legacy within their walls
Now celebrating its centennial, the Royal Montreal Regiment of Westmount is one of the oldest military units in the Greater Montreal area. From the Great War to the present day, members of the RMR…
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Robert Jupiter – A defender of Niagara
In Ontario, few places are as closely connected to the War of 1812 as the Niagara Region. Monuments and military sites from the period are popular tourist destinations in the region and highlight the…
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‘So it looks as if there must be some mistake’… Flying Officer Carl H. Howald
There was no job more dangerous than being a bombardier during World War II! While enemy fire was obviously the greatest risk to crew members, simple accidents could also happen, sometimes resulting in terrible…
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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…
