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Cree Code Talkers units of the Canadian Army during World War II
During the Second World War (1939-1945), many members of Aboriginal nations served in the Canadian army. From 1942 until the end of the war, many Aboriginal soldiers were recruited into Cree Code Talkers units.
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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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Call of Duty: A portrayal of U.S. interventions in the Middle East
The Call of Duty video game franchise has become an iconic part of popular culture. However, with its use of historical periods and conflicts as backdrops, these games have spread ideas that need to…
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Food and the First World War
Have you ever heard the old saying “an army marches on its stomach”? During the First World War, Canada produced millions of pounds of food that was sent to the warfront. But how did…
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Canada and LGBT purge of the Cold War
In the 1950s and 1960s, Canada set up a security council to avoid the risks of infiltration by Russia. This security council targeted certain risks, notably the presence of homosexuals in various federal services.
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A short overview of the historiography of war and the military
Military history is as old as war itself. For hundreds of thousands of years, historians have described war in myriad ways. In this article, guest author Thomas Vennes tells us about how historians have…
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Harry H. Dinning (1890-1916): The Legacy of an Irish-Canadian Soldier from Chaudière-Appalaches
Harry H. Dinning, originally from the Township of Ireland in Quebec, enlisted in the army in 1916 before tragically disappearing during the Battle of Ancre Heights. A memorable figure in Maple Grove, Harry H.…
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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…
