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Canadians Remember in November
Students discover the valuable contributions that Canadian soliders made during World Wars, Korea, Afghanistan, and in peacekeeping operations. They demonstrate their knowledge of Remembrance Day by creating a triptych depicting events...
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.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Remembrance and Hope
Embrace the history of Innisfail Alberta's residents through stories of soldiers, nurses, cooks, war brides and wives left behind as they join in the war effort during WW l and WW ll. Included are pictures and primary source documents.
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...
Other
The Capture of Ortona
An outstanding site with video and numerous photos to enhance the comprehensive text.
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.
Archives of Ontario
The Archives of Ontario Remembers Our Canadian War Heroes
This virtual exhibit showcases a series of letters written from the battlefront during World War One by brothers, Charlie and Wally Gray, who joined the 3rd Battalion, Canadian Infantry in the spring of 1915. Experience life on the...
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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...
Other
Military History: Second World War: Italy: Ortona
An engaging look at Canadian soldiers battle in Ortona. Interesting reading is contained in coloured boxes on this site.
Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada: The Defence of Hong Kong
An interesting resource giving background information on Canada's role in Hong Kong.
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....
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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...
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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...