History

Canadian Timeline

A timeline of Canadian involvement in military conflicts starting with the beginning of the first world war to present day.

A Short History of the Canadian Military

Canada, according to the United Nations, is one of the best, if not the best country in the world to live in. Our citizens are blessed with freedom, opportunity and a standard of living that is unrivalled in today's world, and without parallel in history.

South African War

In South Africa, on 11 October 1899, war broke out between the British Imperialists and the Boers (descendants of Dutch Protestant farmers) who had been engulfed in conflict for over fifty years.

The First World War

Arras, Amiens, Passchendale, the Somme, Vimy and Ypres - where thousands of Canadians fought and died more 80 years ago.

The Second World War

A young nation returns to the battlefield for six terrible years.

The Korean War

A new era of involvement in world affairs sees Canadian troops deployed to the Land of the Morning Calm.

Canadian Forces

Canadian Forces continue to contribute to peace and security at home and abroad.

Other Stories

Native Soldiers - Foreign Battlefields and other interesting tales.

The Remembrance Series

The Canada Remembers Division of Veterans Affairs Canada has updated its series of Remembrance publications.

Canada Remembers Public Information Sheets

The Canada Remembers Division of Veterans Affairs Canada has updated its public information sheets.