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Léo Major – A Quebec Military Hero
Léo Major is probably Quebec’s most famous soldier thanks to his impressive exploits during the Second World War. But do you know his whole story? This short article tells you all about the life…
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Passing the Time in German Prison Camps (1939-1945)
Passing the time was a very big part of a soldier’s life – almost as big as the war itself. To cope with the boredom, soldiers interred at German prison camps had to show…
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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…
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When the World Revolution Converged in Montreal
The “Hemispheric Conference to End the Vietnam War” was held in Montreal from November 29 to December 2, 1968 and attended by a delegation from the Black Panther Party, representatives from North Vietnam, and…
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African Canadian soldiers in the War of 1812
More and more attention is being given to African Canadians’ participation in 20th-century conflicts. However, years before the two world wars, many African Canadian soldiers had already paid the ultimate sacrifice during the War…
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Richard Pierpoint – An unsung leader
A veteran of the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, Richard Pierpoint led a very full life! After arriving in North America as a slave, Pierpoint went on to become a respected…
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Indigenous Soldiers of the Great War (1914-1918)
Thousands of soldiers of Indigenous descent served in the Canadian Army during the Great War. This article provides a brief overview of their presence at the front and the many issues they faced, in…
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Newfoundland and the Second World War (1939-1945)
Did you know that Newfoundland also participated in the Second World War as a British Dominion? While hundreds of Canadian soldiers were, at one time, stationed in Newfoundland to protect against any potential enemy…
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Charles C. Merritt – Victoria Cross Recipient
One of 16 Canadians who was awarded the Victoria Cross during the Second World War, Charles C. Merritt earned this honour for his heroic actions to try and capture as much ground as possible…
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Holiday Reading (2022)
It’s a new year and the JMS team is back with a new selection of books, movies and TV shows to discover during the holiday season!
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The First World War in Sub-Saharan Africa (1914-1918)
Major battles were waged in sub-Saharan Africa during the First World War. This second article in our two-part series on the non-European theatres of this war provides an overview of different military fronts in…
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The Polish Forces at Dieppe
It wasn’t just Canadians and Brits on the beaches of Dieppe! To support the infantry, the Allies mobilized the air force and navy in one of the largest amphibious operations of the era. In…
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Remembrance day
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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The First World War in Asia (1914-1918)
The First World War was not just a European conflict. This first in a two-part series on the war outside Europe gives an overview of the various Asian fronts of this war.
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The Aleutian Island Campaign (1942-1943)
The fighting in the Aleutian Islands is one of the lesser-known fronts of World War II. And yet, just off the coast of Alaska, a major campaign was conducted by the Allies to combat…
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The Military Service of Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II served in the British Army for a short time during World War II. This article aims to explore this brief period of her life, while she was still a princess.
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Dollard Ménard – Commander of the Fusiliers Mont-Royal
Dollard Ménard is perhaps one of the best-known Quebec soldiers and one of the most important commanders in the history of the Fusiliers Mont-Royal. During the Dieppe Raid, he was wounded five times as…
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Narnia – Between Fiction and Reality
Did the Second World War inspire the Chronicles of Narnia? This article explores the link between the famous saga and real life events.
