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The Battle at Wong Nai Chung Gap
The Canadian soldiers of C Force distinguished themselves many times during the Battle of Hong Kong. In this first part of a two-part series, we report on the fighting at Wong Nai Chung Pass.
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The final assault on Stanley Village
The Canadian soldiers of “C” Force showed great distinction often during the Battle of Hong Kong. This last in a two-part series of articles relates the events of the Canadians’ final attack at Stanley Village.
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African Canadian soldiers in the War of 1812
More and more attention is being given to African Canadians’ participation in 20th-century conflicts. However, years before the two world wars, many African Canadian soldiers had already paid the ultimate sacrifice during the War of 1812 as officers of the Coloured Corps.
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John K. Lawson – Commander of the “C” Force
After an illustrious career in World War I, Lawson stood out as an ambitious man who wanted to serve his country.
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The “C” Force
A quick portrait of the “C” Force, the Canadians forces that were assembled to fight in Hong Kong in 1941.
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The Canadian Rangers
Did you know that there’s a unit of the Canadian Army that is made up of over 60% Indigenous people?
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The Regiments of Jubilee in Great Britain (part #2): Garrison Life
The Canadian regiments stationed in Great Britain often had to find unique ways to spend their time. As training only represented some of their duties, they had to find strategies to fill their days while garrisoned for long months.
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The Regiments of Jubilee in Great Britain (part #1) : Training
In preparation for the war in Europe, Canada sent several regiments to be stationed in Britain. There, the men were subjected to intensive training. This article is the first part of a two-part series.
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The First World War in Asia (1914-1918)
The First World War was not just a European conflict. This first in a two-part series on the war outside Europe gives an overview of the various Asian fronts of this war.
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The Aleutian Island Campaign (1942-1943)
The fighting in the Aleutian Islands is one of the lesser-known fronts of World War II. And yet, just off the coast of Alaska, a major campaign was conducted by the Allies to combat the Japanese occupiers.
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Charles Lightfoot Roman – A True Trailblazer
Father, distinguished surgeon, soldier, author, researcher, and lecturer: these are the many hats worn by Charles Lightfoot Roman, a man whose life was a remarkable journey.
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Richard Pierpoint, an unsung leader
A veteran of the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, Richard Pierpoint led a very full life. After arriving in North America as a slave, Pierpoint went on to become a respected leader of the Black communities established in Canada.
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Canadian Nurses in Hong Kong
The story of the two nurses who accompanied the “C” Force to Hong Kong.
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Passing the Time in German Prison Camps (1939-1945)
Passing the time was a very big part of a soldier’s life – almost as big as the war itself. To cope with the boredom, soldiers interred at German prison camps had to show great ingenuity to entertain themselves. This article explores how imprisoned military staff…
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Landing Crafts: The Means of Transport to Dieppe
The Dieppe Raid required numerous types of landing craft. This short article explores some of them!
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Gander – The dog of the “C” Force
More than the mascot of the “C” Force, Gander accompanied the Canadians to Hong Kong and sacrificed himself during the battle.
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Indigenous soldiers in Hong Kong
A few Indigenous soldiers went to Hong Kong to defend the colony. This short article aims to shed light on their journey before and after the battle.
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Congo – Canada as a Member of the United Nations
In 1960, the Congo gained its independence, but ethnic and political tensions remained high, prompting the United Nations to intervene. Canada answered the call, deploying troops to stabilize the situation and assist civilians in its first major peacekeeping mission.
