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Canada Declares War on Germany - 10 September 1939

September 10, 2020

En ce Jour...

01 Sep 1939, Germany invades Poland. Two days later, Britain and France declare war on Germany, as part of their pledge to protect Poland. Unlike WW1, Britain’s declaration of war did not automatically engage Canada; although it was...

Campaigns & Operations

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Canadian Armour in Afghanistan

September 10, 2020

Campagnes et Opérations

They say that one of the best compliments is imitation. Over the past several months I’ve had a couple of informal discussions with my colleagues over at the Canadian Forces Aerospace Warfare Centre (CFWAC) about the value of professional debate...

A Canadian General Reviews Afghan Legacy

September 10, 2020

Campagnes et Opérations

As Canadian troops leave Afghanistan, the last commander of Canada's combat mission says Canadians should be proud of their accomplishments. Major General Dean Milner oversaw many operations that were key to improving security in the province of...

Formations & Units

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Staff Rides

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The Worthington Force Staff Ride Handbook

Maj John N. Rickard September 10, 2020

Staff Rides

The Worthington Force Staff Ride Handbook

The Worthington Force Staff Ride Handbook follows the odyssey of a Canadian battle group to its ultimate destruction in Normandy. The force was composed of Lieutenant-Colonel Don Worthington’s 28 Canadian Armoured Regiment (CAR), the British...

Customs & Traditions

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Characteristics of Canada's fighting regiments in the Italian Campaign

September 10, 2020

Customs & Traditions

Lt.-Gen. Guy G. Simonds, commander in Italy, describes his troops for Front Page Challenge.

LDSH Regimental Manual 2015

September 10, 2020

Customs & Traditions

Regiments are prolific in the world. Some have numbers to identify them (German Panzer Battalion 393; R22eR; etc.). Others have names from the type of unit and the role played as light or heavy cavalry (Scots Dragoon Guards; French 4e Régiment de...