Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: D Day
Examines with clarity and conciseness the role Canadian soldiers played in D-Day.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Remembrances: Canada and the Second World War
This resource provides information about the various aspects of Canadian involvement in World War II including the war at sea, war on land, war in the air, and the war on the homefront.
Other
Prime Minister Rallies Troops in Afghanistan
Offering Prime Minister Harper's Speech to Canadian Troops in Afghanistan in audio and text formats, students can gain insight to Canada's role in the Middle East. Links on the site to video clips of speeches by Afghan Prime Minister...
Gabriel Dumont Institute
D Day Plus 60: Remembering Canada's Second World War [Pdf]
A four page document in PDF format that describes the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers during the D-Day invasion of World War II and the role the Metis peoples played in the Canadian war effort.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
Usas Library: A First Hand Account of the Rebellion of 1885
A contemporary account by Alexander Campbell, a Canadian soldier of the "Rebellion of 1885" in which the Metis tribe revolted against the Canadian government.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Pierre De La Verendrye: Canadian Inland Explorer
The life of La Verendrye is profiled. He was a Canadian soldier and explorer who traveled farther west than any previous European explorer had. This is a brief concise text.
Archives of Ontario
Archives of Ontario: Soldiering in Canada, 1812 1814
This site allows students to explore the lives of officers and enlisted men during the War of 1812. It includes biographical information and battle tactics.
Immigration and Ethnic History Society
Iehs: Patrick Lacroix, "Refugee Soldiers, American Patriots"
This article focuses on the American Revolution and the British invasion of Canada.
Other
Forgotten Faces, Forgotten Names: In Memory of Cranbrook's Contribution to Wwi
Ever wonder how war can impact a small community? This site offers a glimpse at how World War One made an impact on Cranbrook, British Columbia. Stories and descriptions taken from local newspapers help illustrate the war effort at home....
Other
Commonwealth War Graves Commission: Dieppe Canadian War Cemetery
Review the details of the Commonwealth service men of the Second World War buried in the war cemetery, Hautot-Sur-mer. Cemetery plans may be examined.
National Archives (UK)
The National Archives: Black Loyalists
Both free and enslaved black soldiers fought on both sides fo the Revolutionary War. Learn about the Black Loyalists of Canada, and how some slaves earned their freedom through military service. Includes primary source documents.
Imperial War Museums
Imperial War Museums: Battle of the Somme
The complete story of the Battle of the Somme, one of the major Canadian-led battles of World War I. Researchers have a wealth of information to search through including the preparations made for the battle, the battle itself, and...
Library and Archives Canada
Library & Archives Canada: The Dumbells (World War I Entertainment Unit)
The Dumbells were a group of soldiers who entertained troops from 1917-1918 and became an enormously popular vaudeville group afterwards, until 1932. At their first show for the troops, the soldier audience was preparing to boo them off...
Other
The Capture of Ortona
An outstanding site with video and numerous photos to enhance the comprehensive text.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Prince Edward Island Memories of Wwii
Share in the stories of seven men and women from Prince Edward as they relate their experiences during World War ll. Listen to Bob Johnson as he tells of his harrowing experience in Burma, after being shot down, and spending 22 days in...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
This series of learning activities is about the history of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and other First World War events. View the construction of the Vimy Memorial and explore Vimy today.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Anniversary of the Dieppe Raid: In Canada Events
This beautiful collection of images highlights various events that were held in Canada to honour the bravery and sacrifices at one of the most devastating battles in Canadian Military History.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Dieppe Photo Gallery
Twenty two images recount the Battle of Dieppe, which was one of the bloodiest battles in Canadian Military History. Included is the Dieppe Bar which is awarded to those who participated in the Dieppe Raid
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: The Defence of Hong Kong
An interesting resource giving background information on Canada's role in Hong Kong.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: Heroes Remember Interview
Search this data base and view interviews with veterans who recount their experiences in the First, Second, South African and Korean Wars. The data base may be searched by war, geographic location, campaign, branch, unit or occupation....
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: War of 1812
As the country prepared for yet another war with Britain, the United States suffered from internal divisions. While the South and West favored war, New York and New England opposed it because it interfered with their commerce. The...
Curated OER
Anc Pa22739
A thematic web exhibition featuring the 350,000 men who signed up to fight in World War I. The exhibition features why these men went and how they were persuaded to enlist using primary source images of photographs and posters. The...
Curated OER
Ma N10053
A thematic web exhibition featuring the 350,000 men who signed up to fight in World War I. The exhibition features why these men went and how they were persuaded to enlist using primary source images of photographs and posters. The...
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: He Traded Places to Escape
This is a brief account of, veteran of Dieppe, Rene Ulrich, who traded his identity with a Polish man to become Herbert Dumbrowsky, a Polish Jew. Through luck he survived the war.