Websites relating to the History of Canadian Police and Military.
This page was last updated on October 7th, 2008
This page was last updated on October 7th, 2008
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Directorate of History and Heritage
The DHH develops and reinforces Canadian Forces history, heritage, traditions, military honours, museum and music systems. Long-term plan to make available online, the text for all out-of-print histories produced by the DHH and its predecessors.
Brief History of Militia of Upper Canada
Describes the creation of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada during the War of 1812.
The Canadian Letters and Images Project
Letters, photographs and other documents from men and women in the armed services and nursing services during wartime.
D Company, Royal Rifles of Canada
An account of the company's action during the Battle of Hong Kong in December 1941, from Major Maurice A. Parker's diary.
Historical Highlights of RCMP
A timeline of important moments in the development and history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Includes a bibliography on the history of the RCMP.
Canada and the Great War 1914 to 1918
Highlights events of Canadians who paticipated in the Great War from 1914 to 1918 at Vimy Ridge, Ypres, St Julien, Hill 62 and Drocourt-Queant Break and Mons.
Canadian Ruhr Memories
Dedicated to those Canadians who lived or worked in Germany's Ruhr Valley from 1953 to 1971. Includes military, and high school sites.
Books of Remembrance
Six books contain the names of Canadians who fought in wars and died either during or after them. Provides online access to view individual pages and describes the ceremony and history around the display of the books.
Merchant Navy Veterans Association
Provides a historical account of the Merchant Marine Navy's contributions in Canada's war efforts.
History and Traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets
Includes RCAC dress regulations, information on traditions such as their aims, oath, motto, crest, banner, wedge, tartan and parade.
Convoy Magazine
Dedicated to promoting and preserving Canadian military history, heritage and vehicles, with special interests for the collector of Canadian military vehicles.
Canada and the First World War
Virtual exhibition from the National Archives of Canada. Provides access to personal accounts of the war and background information on Canada's invovement abroad and on the home front.
Canada and Submarine Warfare, 1909-1950
Explores the influence of submarine warfare on the development of the Canadian forces prior to 1939, the impact of earlier experience on Canadian participation in the WW II, and how that conflict shaped Canada's maritime forces in the post-war era.
War of 1812
Offers articles, links, uniform charts, book reviews, war reenactments and military replicas.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Excellent site that provides information about the more than 116,000 Canadians and Newfoundlers who fought and died while representing their country during the Nile Expedition (1884-1885), the South African War (1899-1902), the First World War, the Se
Canada's Military Heritage
Details Canada's military experiences including both World Wars, Korea and various peacekeeping missions. Includes photos, articles and links.
Maple Leaf Legacy Project
An archive whose aim is to provide photographs of every overseas Canadian war grave to create a virtual Canadian National War Cemetery. Offers project information, grave photo requests and progress report.
The Mounties Tame the Wild West
Describes how the Canadian North West Mounted Police brought law and order to the wild west.
RCMP Secret Activities at Canadian Universities
Describes the book entitled, Spying 101: The RCMP's Secret Activities at Canadian Universities, 1917-1997. Includes pictures and information about the author.
From Colony to Country : A Reader's Guide to Canadian Military History
National Library of Canada prepared this bibliographical pathfinder for people interested in learning about Canada's military heritage. Material of interest to genealogists and family historians is included.
North West Mounted Police
History of the Northwest Mounted Police, forerunner of the RCMP.
The Canada Connection
Primarily focused peacekeeping policy and Canada's international treaties, with sections on the Balkans, NATO, and the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
History and Heritage of the RCAF
Briefly outlines the formation of the Royal Canadian Air Force and its activities since 1924.
Canadian Military Medals and Decorations
Veteran Affairs Canada presents various war medals, service badges and honours. Provides detailed information of each, photographs where relevant and circumstances under which they would have been awarded.
History of Fort Henry
Describes Fort Henry's past and present. The fort was built near Kingston, Ontario, during the War of 1812 by the British.
Dieppe Raid
A poem commemorating the Dieppe raid on August 19, 1942. Includes a description of the landing, the Canadian contingent and provides photographs depicting the scenes of that day.
History: Veterans Affairs Canada
Extensive series of articles on Canadian participation in WW I, WW II, Korean War, and related links.
Deeply Canadian: New Submarines for a New Millennium
Tells the story of how Canada nearly lost her submarine service in the 1990s after decades of dedicated service.
The DHH develops and reinforces Canadian Forces history, heritage, traditions, military honours, museum and music systems. Long-term plan to make available online, the text for all out-of-print histories produced by the DHH and its predecessors.
Describes the creation of Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada during the War of 1812.
Letters, photographs and other documents from men and women in the armed services and nursing services during wartime.
An account of the company's action during the Battle of Hong Kong in December 1941, from Major Maurice A. Parker's diary.
A timeline of important moments in the development and history of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Includes a bibliography on the history of the RCMP.
Highlights events of Canadians who paticipated in the Great War from 1914 to 1918 at Vimy Ridge, Ypres, St Julien, Hill 62 and Drocourt-Queant Break and Mons.
Dedicated to those Canadians who lived or worked in Germany's Ruhr Valley from 1953 to 1971. Includes military, and high school sites.
Six books contain the names of Canadians who fought in wars and died either during or after them. Provides online access to view individual pages and describes the ceremony and history around the display of the books.
Provides a historical account of the Merchant Marine Navy's contributions in Canada's war efforts.
Includes RCAC dress regulations, information on traditions such as their aims, oath, motto, crest, banner, wedge, tartan and parade.
Dedicated to promoting and preserving Canadian military history, heritage and vehicles, with special interests for the collector of Canadian military vehicles.
Virtual exhibition from the National Archives of Canada. Provides access to personal accounts of the war and background information on Canada's invovement abroad and on the home front.
Explores the influence of submarine warfare on the development of the Canadian forces prior to 1939, the impact of earlier experience on Canadian participation in the WW II, and how that conflict shaped Canada's maritime forces in the post-war era.
Offers articles, links, uniform charts, book reviews, war reenactments and military replicas.
Excellent site that provides information about the more than 116,000 Canadians and Newfoundlers who fought and died while representing their country during the Nile Expedition (1884-1885), the South African War (1899-1902), the First World War, the Se
Details Canada's military experiences including both World Wars, Korea and various peacekeeping missions. Includes photos, articles and links.
An archive whose aim is to provide photographs of every overseas Canadian war grave to create a virtual Canadian National War Cemetery. Offers project information, grave photo requests and progress report.
Describes how the Canadian North West Mounted Police brought law and order to the wild west.
Describes the book entitled, Spying 101: The RCMP's Secret Activities at Canadian Universities, 1917-1997. Includes pictures and information about the author.
National Library of Canada prepared this bibliographical pathfinder for people interested in learning about Canada's military heritage. Material of interest to genealogists and family historians is included.
History of the Northwest Mounted Police, forerunner of the RCMP.
Primarily focused peacekeeping policy and Canada's international treaties, with sections on the Balkans, NATO, and the Royal Netherlands Air Force.
Briefly outlines the formation of the Royal Canadian Air Force and its activities since 1924.
Veteran Affairs Canada presents various war medals, service badges and honours. Provides detailed information of each, photographs where relevant and circumstances under which they would have been awarded.
Describes Fort Henry's past and present. The fort was built near Kingston, Ontario, during the War of 1812 by the British.
A poem commemorating the Dieppe raid on August 19, 1942. Includes a description of the landing, the Canadian contingent and provides photographs depicting the scenes of that day.
Extensive series of articles on Canadian participation in WW I, WW II, Korean War, and related links.
Tells the story of how Canada nearly lost her submarine service in the 1990s after decades of dedicated service.
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