World War II

Articles about the role of the Merchant Navy, including CPR ships, in the Second World War; stories and anecdotes from merchant sailors; notices and news for veterans; message board and related links.
http://members.tripod.com/%7Emerchantships/index.html

This web site will help you to understand the conscientious objector experience in Canada during the Second World War. Through pictures, words, and voices you will meet the men who chose to be COs. You will find out why they became COs and what happened to them during the war.
http://www.alternativeservice.ca/home/index.htm

A young Canadian gunner stays behind to save his friend in a flaming Lancaster Bomber and dies in the attempt. He was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery. (1944)
http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=14739

Interactive game allows you to imagine the perils faced by a World War II Canadian tank crew in the final days of the Normandy campaign of 1944. With historical notes and bibliography.
http://www.civilization.ca/cwm/armwar/enhance/home_frame_e.h...

Artistic Impressions of War is an article which chronicles the history and development of Canada's own women war artists.
http://www.journal.forces.gc.ca/engraph/Vol6/no3/10-History3...

The Camp X Historical Society presents the historical significance of Camp X. Many Canadians who fought behind enemy lines during the Second World War as secret agents for British organizations were trained at Camp X between 1941 and 1944.
http://www.campxhistoricalsociety.ca

Information about Canadian special operations and intelligence activities during the Second World War, including a spy training school. Provides book excerpts, teacher resources and related links.
http://www.camp-x.com/

Canada's contribution to Britain's naval air strength in World War Two – looks at both Canadians in the Royal Navy and also Canadian aircraft carriers.
http://www.fleetairarmarchive.net/commonwealthcountries/cana...

The Canada Remembers Program strives to keep alive the achievements and sacrifices made by those who served Canada in times of war and peace. Links to articles and information on many topics concerning remembrance, veterans, and our military past.
http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers/

Visitor information for the Canada War Museum in Adegem-Maldegem, Belgium, dedicated to the Canadian liberators in World War Two.
http://www.canadamuseum.be/