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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…
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Regiment in the Rhineland: The Queens Own Rifles in Operation Blockbuster
Conducted from February 26 to March 3, 1945, Operation Blockbuster was the culmination of the Allied invasion of Nazi Germany. With the aim of bringing the war in Europe to a definitive end, Blockbuster…
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The Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada and Their Heroic Role in the Liberation of Holland
The final months of the Second World War were marked by intense fighting as Allied forces pushed to liberate occupied territories and bring the conflict to an end. Among the many brave Canadian regiments…
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The Elections of 1917
Did you know that Canadian soldiers voted for the first time in December 1917… right in the middle of trench warfare? The federal election of 1917 was probably the most bitter in Canadian history!…
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Bicycles and the Normandy landings
While almost everyone knows how to ride a bicycle, not everyone knows that these machines were also deployed during the infamous Normandy landings. In this short article, Julien Lehoux describes the Canadian Army’s wartime…
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The last charge of the Canadian cavalry
Did you know that Canada committed one of the last cavalry charges of the First World War? On March 21, 1918, the German army launched Operation Michael, a major counter-offensive on the Western Front.…
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The rank of nurses during the First World War
Did you know that Canadian nurses were the only women to hold an officer’s rank during the First World War? In fact, the nurses’ rank stems from a long-standing administrative practice dating back to…
